Company Profile

AECI is a leading partner in making mining safer and more efficient for a better world. This is done through virtual reality training and blast simulation as well as the creation of a “digital twin” of customers’ operations and on-site management of their mineral extraction chemical processes. Changing the face of mining through innovation and highly specialised R&D has been top of mind since the company was founded as a supplier of explosives, accessories and services more than 120 years ago.

Job Description

• Designation: Site Supervisor
• Department: Mining Services
• Geographical Area: AngloGold Iduapriem Site

1. To oversee the day-to-day operations at the site, ensuring smooth workflow, timely completion of task and efficient resource allocation.
2. To ensure product is  always delivered on time and in full per customer demand.
3. Coordinate with other departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
4. Monitor and report on progress, identifying issues or obstacles that may arise during operations and implementing appropriate solutions. To immediately report issues beyond control  to management for redress.
5. To ensure count variances are eliminated by accurate counts, update of SAP and efficient site stock management.
6. To ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations to prevent accidents and minimize risks.
7. To provide guidance, training and support to team to ensure optimal performance, productivity and adherence to operational and safety procedures.
8. To regularly facilitate internal safety audit to improve and create safety awareness and right attitude of team.
9. Implement and enforce all company policies, procedures and guidelines related to work performance and safety.
10. Maintain accurate and up-to date records, including daily reports, safety documentation and maintenance records.
11. Promote a positive and professional work environment which fosters teamwork and always ensure effective maintenance of superior customer and stakeholder relationship.
12. Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.
13. To grow a quality culture throughout the workforce by meeting customer and company requirements.
14. To ensure discipline is strictly enforced at all times.

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree  preferably in Mining Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in an explosives or mining industry.
• Statutory qualification/ holder of Blasting Certificate of Competency from MinCom.
• Good working knowledge of current Explosives and Mining Legislations and Regulations. 
• In-depth working knowledge of the open pit mining and underground operations and methods.
• In-depth working knowledge of blast performance assessment techniques and associated equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in broad range of commercial explosives application.

Job specification

• Specific experience required
• The ability to interact with customers at all operational and management level.
• Must have  committed attitude to onsite Health and Safety standards.

Personal Attributes

• Good inter-personal  and team spirit
• Be able to work under pressure
• Good written and oral communication skills with all levels in the organisation
• Proven problem solving skills
• Highly Assertive
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills
• Living the AECI Values