AUMS is part of the Perenti group of companies and is a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa. The business combines a world class workforce with an extensive fleet of specialist underground mining equipment.
Take your underground mining career global with African Underground Mining Services AUMS. Join a high-performing team on a long-term international assignment, offering excellent pay, FIFO lifestyle, and the opportunity to work on a major West African gold operation.
We are seeking an experienced underground Mine Foreman to work on a 6:4 roster at our newly appointed Project in Senegal, West Africa. With a strong focus on training the national workforce. This challenging and rewarding role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career and work alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.
Located in West Africa, our client is a large-scale gold mining operation with a strong focus on safety, production performance, and workforce development. Candidates will be working in a multicultural environment with a mix of expatriate and national employees, supporting ongoing underground expansion and production targets.
Duties involved in the role:
- Plans and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in underground mining activities.
- Reviews data, such as schedules, plans, survey reports, and geological records, and consults with engineering, maintenance, and supervisory personnel to plan and direct mine development.
- Adheres to mining laws and safety regulations, and issues directives to workers to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations.
- Reviews and consolidates records, such as, safety reports, and production records.
- Supervision of Underground Shift Supervisors and provide direction and assistance with planning of mining activities in accordance with the Mines Act & relevant Safety and Environmental regulations.
- Liaise with appropriate client contact ensuring expectations are realistic and projected targets are achieved safely and to specifications.
- Act as Relief /Alternate Site Manager during their absence, adhering to agreed schedules, programs, and targets.
- Coordinates manpower, roster preparation, annual leave scheduling and assist with employment / deployment of workforce.
Our ideal candidate background includes
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Underground Mine Foreman role.
- Have a current WA Underground Shift Supervisors Ticket OR similar.
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Underground Hard Rock Mining with minimum of 4 years in foreman or superintendent role executing high productivity underground Mining Contracts of minimum value USD $100 Million.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Current Manual Drivers Licence and ability to obtain an International Licence.
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to work in remote, international environments.
- Experience in Africa or other developing regions highly regarded.
- Ability to adapt to rostered expatriate lifestyle.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven experience training national personnel to a high standard.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, and targeted remuneration package.
Recruitment Process
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Senegalese candidates. If you are a Senegalese national and your application is successful, you will be employed under national employment conditions; FIFO conditions will therefore not apply. We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.
A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you.
NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
