Management & Leadership
Team Leader Non-Production
Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: Modi Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
About the role
Oversee non-production operations, such as maintenance, logistics, stores, and support services.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate support teams to ensure the smooth functioning of mining infrastructure and auxiliary systems
- Manage compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards
- Monitor equipment availability, readiness, and service schedules
- Facilitate communication between production and non-production departments
- Lead incident response and troubleshooting for non-production-related issues
- Maintain documentation and ensure accurate reporting of non-production activities.
Required Skills
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- Excellent communication and coordination
- Ability to interpret technical documentation
- High attention to detail and safety awareness
- Proficiency in reporting and documentation systems
Area of Responsibility
- Develop a strategy that enables team members to achieve a project’s goal better.
- Assign tasks to team members.
- Determine the completion timeline and monitor progress to keep the project on track and schedule.
- Communicate clear instructions to team members.
- Manage the flow of day-to-day operations.
- Create and distribute reports to update the company on the team’s progress.
Education/Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Relevant team leader certificate (e.g., mechanical, electrical, logistics)
- Competent A & B certification
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in mining support functions
- Prior leadership experience in a mining setting
- Medically fit and a clear criminal record
Work Environment
- Underground or surface mining environment
- Exposure to heavy machinery, dust, and noise
- Requires quick response to breakdowns and logistical challenges
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Miner.
TO APPLY
Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Team Leader Non-Production – [Your Name]
NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks of the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.
Team Leader Production
Location: City of Joburg region C and D, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: Modi Mining
Position Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
About the role
To lead and supervise a mining production team in achieving daily operational targets safely, efficiently, and within budget. The role ensures that production processes comply with statutory, regulatory, and organisational standards while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and control mining operations to meet production goals
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Lead and motivate team members to maintain high performance and morale
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to minimise downtime
- Monitor quality standards and ensure adherence to best practices
- Communicate effectively with management and other departments
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and team coordination
- Knowledge of mining equipment, production planning, and safety systems
- High attention to safety, quality, and detail
- Effective communication and conflict resolution
Area of Responsibility
- Ensure availability of the right tools for the task at hand
- Conduct day to day on the job risk assessments;
- Assisting in the construction of ventilation controls;
- Assist with conducting ventilation / occupational hygiene measurements underground;
- Ensure safety underground and that the team is equipped with the correct PPE.
- Training of recruits in the section.
- Ad Hoc operation of TMMs when required
Education/Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Competent A & B certification
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in mining, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role
- Medically fit and a clear criminal record
Work Environment
- Underground steep mining
Reporting Line
Reports directly to the Miner.
TO APPLY
Submit your CV and a cover letter to hr@westwitsmining.com with the subject line: Team Leader Production – [Your Name]
NB. West Wits Mining subscribes to the principles of employment equity and preference will be given to residents in Municipal Wards 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 70 and 127. Applicants who have not received any correspondence from West Wits Mining within four weeks of the closing date can consider themselves unsuccessful. Security Vetting shall be conducted on all prospective employees.