Mine Supervisor – Drilling

About the role

The Mine Supervisor – Drilling will lead all drilling activities on site, ensuring they are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with statutory and company standards. You will be responsible for team competency, equipment readiness, and achieving production targets through effective supervision and continuous monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Induct and train all personnel on site safety procedures and ensure compliance with mining standards.
• Verify that employees hold required permits, licences and first‑aid certification.
• Coach operators to correct unsafe habits and manage fatigue.
• Report accidents, incidents and hazards, and implement preventative measures.
• Participate in safety investigations and enforce corrective actions.
• Ensure drilling procedures, equipment checklists and safety berms are followed.
• Monitor ground conditions, drill pattern demarcation, barricades and signage.
• Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for all supervised equipment.

Required profile

• Proven experience in drill operations and various drilling techniques.
• Ability to monitor drill machine performance, identify issues and apply corrective actions.
• Experience conducting quality checks and ensuring safety compliance.
• Practical knowledge of drill equipment selection, operation and condition monitoring.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability and maintenance requirements.

Required skills

• Drill operation
• Drilling techniques
• Equipment performance monitoring
• Quality control
• Condition monitoring