Transport Supervisor â?? Coal Mining

Key Responsibilities

a. On-Site Transport Operations Management

• Supervise and coordinate daily transport activities the mine (ROM, product coal, discard). • Control truck movements between loading and tipping points. • Ensure optimal cycle times, truck utilisation, and continuous material flow. • Manage loading points, haul roads, and dumping areas to avoid bottlenecks. b. 3rd Party Transporter Control (On-Site)

• Directly manage contractor trucks, drivers, and supervisors operating on-site. • Ensure all contractor personnel comply with mine rules, procedures, and production plans. • Control shift deployment, truck allocations, and routing the pit and plant areas. • Enforce discipline and immediately address unsafe or non-compliant behaviour. c. Safety, Health & Environment (Critical Focus)

• Enforce compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and site-specific standards. • Conduct daily safety briefings, PTOs, and inspections on contractor activities. • Monitor driver behaviour, speed compliance, and safe tipping practices. • Investigate transport-related incidents (collisions, near misses, spillage). • Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant before entering the mine. d. Operational Coordination

• Work closely with load & haul, production, plant, and weighbridge teams. • Align transport activities with mining plans and plant feed requirements. • Respond in real-time to operational changes, delays, or breakdowns. e. Weighbridge & Load Control

• Ensure accurate tonnage control and reconciliation. • Prevent overloading, underloading, and material losses. • Verify dispatch instructions and correct routing of coal types. f. Performance & Efficiency Management

• Monitor contractor KPIs: • Cycle times • Tons moved per shift • Truck availability • Queue times • Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements on-site. • Reduce idle time, congestion, and operational delays. g. Reporting & Administration

• Compile shift and daily reports on production, delays, and contractor performance.
• Record incidents, breakdowns, and deviations.
• Provide feedback to management on operational risks and improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) • Diploma/Degree in Mining, Logistics, or related field (advantageous) • Minimum 58 years mining experience (load & haul / transport) • At least 3 years supervising on-site transport or contractors a mine • Valid Drivers License Technical Skills:

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