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Team Leader (Gauteng)

Fraser Alexander

Location
Gauteng
Contract
Contract
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role at Fraser Alexander is for a Team Leader in Gauteng, focusing on effective leadership, clear communication, and a strong understanding of tailings operations. The primary purpose is to execute the tailings deposition plan by planning daily activities, organizing resources, assigning tasks, and guiding the team to meet operational targets. The role also emphasizes managing risks, addressing deviations, and ensuring all work adheres to safety, environmental, and operational standards. **What you will do** * **Planning:** * Select the appropriate equipment for each task. * Ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained. * Confirm that emergency equipment is available and in good condition. * Deploy the workforce effectively. * **Execute Tailings Dam Activities:** * Dress the walls. * Construct catwalk and platforms. * Operate catchment paddock penstocks. * Clean solution trenches. * Monitor the flow of underdrains. * Measure and control slurry densities. * Monitor water depth, inlet flow at penstock, pond, and bypass system. * Complete the daily log and shift report. * Complete the safety declaration. * **Leading:** * Train, coach, and motivate team members. * Communicate effectively with staff and supervisors. * Ensure employees are aware of hazards and risks. * Apply fair and consistent disciplinary measures when necessary. * Address employees’ grievances promptly and professionally. * **Team Management:** * Monitor staff performance. * Manage employees’ time sheets and attendance records. * Ensure equipment is used correctly and stored properly. * Enforce compliance with written safe work procedures. * Report and record all incidents accurately. * Lead by example to build a disciplined, values-driven team environment where behavioural standards are understood and upheld. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **QUALIFICATIONS:** * Grade 12. * Skills Program in Slimes Reclamation or Tailings Dam Operation. * **EXPERIENCE:** * Minimum of 2 years experience as a General Worker. * **SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:** * Effective communication skills. * Knowledge of financial and cost management. * Strong time management skills. * Ability to understand and interpret written instructions and reports. * Demonstrated experience in leading operational teams with discipline, efficiency, and a focus on behavioral compliance. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a disciplined, values-driven leader with a strong understanding of tailings operations, capable of clear communication, risk management, and effective team guidance to meet operational targets safely and efficiently. They should possess strong time management and financial/cost management skills, and be able to interpret written instructions and reports. **Deadline** 22 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/team-leader-gauteng-fraser-alexander-pty-ltd-4 Source: myjobmag

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Job description

Description * This role requires effective leadership, clear communication, and a strong understanding of tailings operations which are essential in executing the tailings deposition plan by planning daily activities, organizing resources, assigning tasks, by guiding the team to meet operational targets. * The role focuses on managing risks, addressing deviations, and ensuring all work is performed safely and in line with environmental and operational standards RESPONSIBILITIES Planning * Select the appropriate equipment for each task. * Ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained. * Confirm that emergency equipment is available and in good condition. * Deploy the workforce effectively Execute Tailings Dam Activities * Dress the walls. * Construct catwalk and platforms. * Operate catchment paddock penstocks. * Clean solution trenches. * Monitor the flow of underdrains. * Measure and control slurry densities. * Monitor water depth, inlet flow at penstock, pond, and bypass system. * Complete the daily log and shift report. * Complete the safety declaration Leading * Train, coach, and motivate team members. * Communicate effectively with staff and supervisors. * Ensure employees are aware of hazards and risks. * Apply fair and consistent disciplinary measures when necessary. * Address employees’ grievances. Promptly and professionally. Team Management * Monitor staff performance. * Manage employees’ time sheets and attendance records. * Ensure equipment are used correctly and stored properly. * Enforce compliance with written safe work procedures. * Report and record all incidents accurately. * Lead by example to build a disciplined, values-driven team environment where behavioural standards are understood and upheld Requirements QUALIFICATIONS * Grade 12. * Skills Program in Slimes Reclamation or Tailings Dam Operation. EXPERIENCE * Minimum of 2 years experience as a General Worker. KILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED * Effective communication skills. * Knowledge of financial and cost management. * Strong time management skills. * Ability to understand and interpret written instructions and reports. * Demonstrate experience in leading operational teams with discipline, efficiency, and a focus on behavioral compliance Closing Date: 22 October 2026

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