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 experienced underground Shift Supervisors to work on a 6:3 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:
- To oversee the day-to-day operation of shift workers and equipment usage at an underground mine site
- To ensure all workers on shift are trained and competent to perform their duties safely and productively at all times.
- Training of National Supervisors and workforce to a high standard
- Ensure mining operations are conducted in a safe manner, and any safety issues are promptly reported to the Underground Manager
- Ensure targets are met.
- Perform the daily management, control, and supervision of the working areas in accordance with all relevant Acts and Regulations
- Oversee the mines interest with regard to duty of care to all employees, sub-contractors, and visitors.
- Organise crews, rosters and day to day running of that particular site.
- Conduct daily work planning meetings / toolbox meetings.
- Submit incident reports in writing to the Site Manager
- Carry out crew training, practical assessments and review each employee's development, mentoring and performance.
Our ideal candidate background includes
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Underground Shift Supervisors role
- Have a current WA Underground Shift Supervisors Ticket OR similar.
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory 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.
