Samancor Vacancies 2026 โ€“ Miner, Mine Overseer & SHEQ Superintendent Occupational Hygiene โ€“ Apply Now

Samancor Vacancies 2026 โ€“ Miner, Mine Overseer & SHEQ Superintendent Occupational Hygiene โ€“ Apply Now

Samancor Chrome is recruiting experienced mining professionals for multiple permanent positions in Steelpoort and the North West. If you have mining, blasting, mine management or occupational hygiene experience, this is your opportunity to join one of South Africa’s leading chrome mining companies.

Available Vacancies

1. Miner

Reference Number: ECM Miner DRB

Location: Steelpoort

Closing Date: 01 July 2026

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / N3
  • Blasting Certificate
  • Medically fit
  • Minimum 4 years’ mining experience
  • Shift Supervisor Certificate will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate stoping panels and development ends safely
  • Conduct workplace inspections and declarations
  • Monitor production targets
  • Handle explosives according to regulations
  • Complete shift reports
  • Maintain good housekeeping
  • Assist with Shift Boss responsibilities when required

2. Mine Overseer

Reference Number: SC-3847

Location: North West

Minimum Requirements

  • Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competency (Mining) or Mine Manager’s Certificate
  • Minimum 4 years as a holder of a Blasting Certificate
  • At least 6 years’ mining experience
  • Minimum 2 years’ management experience
  • Mining Degree or Diploma will be advantageous
  • Trackless Board and Pillar Mining experience will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead underground mining operations
  • Manage production and operational planning
  • Ensure Mine Health and Safety compliance
  • Supervise mining teams
  • Manage maintenance and shutdown planning
  • Monitor budgets and operational costs
  • Recruit, develop and mentor employees
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives

3. SHEQ Superintendent โ€“ Occupational Hygiene

Reference Number: ECM SHEQ Superintendent Occupational Hygiene

Location: Steelpoort

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced Certificate in Mine Environmental Control
  • Relevant Degree or Diploma
  • Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa (MVSSA) affiliation
  • VentSim knowledge
  • Occupational Hygiene qualification will be advantageous
  • Management qualification will be advantageous
  • Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience
  • At least 2 years’ management experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage ventilation and occupational hygiene systems
  • Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety legislation
  • Develop ventilation standards and policies
  • Monitor environmental risks
  • Interpret ventilation and occupational hygiene data
  • Coordinate monitoring programmes
  • Lead ventilation teams and resources
  • Support continuous SHEQ improvement initiatives

Why Join Samancor?

Samancor offers employees the opportunity to work in one of South Africa’s leading mining companies while contributing to safe, productive and sustainable mining operations.

Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.

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