Shift Boss

As part of our ongoing operations in Ghana, we are seeking a qualified and experienced SHIFT BOSS to join our underground operations team.

Role Summary: The Shift Boss leads mining crews, ensuring safe and productive daily operations by enforcing safety protocols, managing tasks, overseeing equipment, planning work, maintaining records, and acting as a key communication link between the crew and management, balancing strict regulatory compliance with achieving production targets in a demanding underground environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·      Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily tasks, resources (people, equipment, materials)

·      Supervise and coordinate underground mining activities during assigned shifts work to meet production targets

·      Enforce safety, health, and environmental standards at all times

·      Ensure compliance with mine plans, procedures, and legal requirements

·      Monitor productivity, manpower, and equipment utilization

·      Identify, report, and rectify unsafe conditions and practices

·      Complete accurate shift reports and conduct effective shift handovers

·      Coordinate with engineering, safety, and maintenance teams.

·      Conduct daily safety inspections and discuss safety with the team.

·      Ensure crew members are trained and certified.

·      Withdraw personnel in dangerous situations.

·      Manage shift activities, including blasting and development/production.

·      Act as the main liaison between the crew and higher management.

·      Communicate performance, incidents, and challenges clearly.

·      Maintain detailed shift logs, including attendance, production, and incidents.

Requirements:

• Valid Shift Boss Certificate of Competency MINCOM Ghana).
• Five to Seven (5-7) years’ working experience in an underground mine

·       A Degree or higher Diploma in Mining Engineering or must have gone through training and obtained the requisite knowledge needed to practice as a shift boss in an underground mining environment.

·       Proven experience in mining operations, ground control standards and safety systems

·       Proven leadership, supervisory, communication and problem-solving skills.

·       Calm under pressure and adaptable to unexpected issues.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Deep understanding of underground mining processes and regulations.

·       Commitment to a strong safety culture ("Zero Harm"). 

·       Current first Aid Certification.

 Interested candidates should send emails with their application letters and Curriculum Vitae to Procrest Africa at HR@procrestafrica.com  Closing Date for submission is 12th January, 2026. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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