Development Miner (Hard Rock)

You'll lead a crew safely through drilling, blasting and cleaning at the underground coal colliery near Brits. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Brits, North West. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters

• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required

• Experience in trackless mechanised sections
• First aid certificate current
• Shift Supervisor certificate or Mine Overseer learning

• Pension fund with employer contributions
• Medical aid and mine medical station access
• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface

• 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.