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Mine Supervisor and Shift Boss Practical Development Programme

Prepares newly appointed and aspiring mine supervisors and shift bosses to lead safe, productive shifts across Southern African mining operations. The programme blends supervisory skills with the safety, planning and people responsibilities of running a working section. Delegates practise shift planning, workplace inspections, hazard control and crew leadership.

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What you will be able to do

  • Plan and organise a productive shift around safety priorities.
  • Conduct workplace inspections and enforce standards on the section.
  • Lead, instruct and motivate mining crews effectively.
  • Apply hazard identification and control at the working place.
  • Handle discipline, communication and shift handover professionally.
  • Balance production targets with safety and legal responsibilities.

Course outline

  1. 01The supervisor and shift boss role
  2. 02Shift planning and organisation
  3. 03Workplace inspections and standards
  4. 04Crew leadership and instruction
  5. 05Hazard identification and control
  6. 06Discipline, communication and handover
  7. 07Balancing production and safety
  8. 08Practical supervisory scenarios

Who should attend

This programme is designed for new and aspiring shift bosses, mine overseers, team leaders and supervisors moving into frontline mining leadership.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Durban5R18,000Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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Next session
5 to 9 Oct 2026
Venue
Pretoria
5 day programme
FromR18,000
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