Development Miner (Hard Rock) – Experienced

This underground platinum mine near Bloemfontein needs a miner who makes every workplace safe before a single hole is drilled. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters
• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast

• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner
• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• No serious safety transgressions in your record

• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved
• Medical aid and mine medical station access
• Pension fund with employer contributions
• Housing or living-out allowance

• Be honest about any section 54 stoppages you were involved in and what you changed after.
• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.