Logistics Supervisor / Coordinator
Key Responsibilities:
a. On-Site Transport Operations Management
- Supervise and coordinate daily transport activities at the mine (ROM, product coal, discard).- Control truck movements between loading and tipping points.
- Ensure optimal cycle times, truck utilisation, and continuous material flow.
- Manage loading points, haul roads, and dumping areas to avoid bottlenecks.
b. 3rd Party Transporter Control (On-Site)
- Directly manage contractor trucks, drivers, and supervisors operating on-site.- Ensure all contractor personnel comply with mine rules, procedures, and production plans.
- Control shift deployment, truck allocations, and routing in the pit and plant areas.
- Enforce discipline and immediately address unsafe or non-compliant behaviour.
c. Safety, Health & Environment (Critical Focus)
- Enforce compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and site-specific standards.- Conduct daily safety briefings, PTOs, and inspections on contractor activities.
- Monitor driver behaviour, speed compliance, and safe tipping practices.
- Investigate transport-related incidents (collisions, near misses, spillage).
- Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and compliant before entering the mine.
d. Operational Coordination
- Work closely with load & haul, production, plant, and weighbridge teams.- Align transport activities with mining plans and plant feed requirements.
- Respond in real-time to operational changes, delays, or breakdowns.
e. Weighbridge & Load Control
- Ensure accurate tonnage control and reconciliation.- Prevent overloading, underloading, and material losses.
- Verify dispatch instructions and correct routing of coal types.
f. Performance & Efficiency Management
- Monitor contractor KPIs:- Cycle times
- Tons moved per shift
- Truck availability
- Queue times
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements on-site.
- Reduce idle time, congestion, and operational delays.
g. Reporting & Administration
- Compile shift and daily reports on production, delays, and contractor performance.- Record incidents, breakdowns, and deviations.
- Provide feedback to management on operational risks and improvements.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)- Diploma/Degree in Mining, Logistics, or related field (advantageous)
- Minimum 5-8 years mining experience (load & haul / transport)
- At least 3 years supervising on-site transport or contractors at a mine
- Valid Driver’s License
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of opencast coal load & haul operations- Experience managing contractor fleets in mining environments
- Understanding of haul road design, traffic management, and pit operations
- Familiarity with weighbridge systems and dispatch control
- Knowledge of MHSA and mine safety systems
Key Competencies
- Strong on-the-ground leadership and decision-making- Ability to manage high-risk, fast-paced environments
- Excellent situational awareness and problem-solving
- Assertiveness in enforcing safety and discipline
- Strong coordination and communication skills
Advantageous:
- Opencast mining experience (coal essential)- Experience with high-volume contractor mining fleets
- Exposure to dispatch/fleet management systems