Development Miner (Hard Rock)

You'll lead a crew safely through drilling, blasting and cleaning at the chrome and manganese mine near eMalahleni. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in eMalahleni. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate
• 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
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling

• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner

• Rock engineering or ventilation short courses
• First aid certificate current
• Experience in trackless mechanised sections

• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface
• Medical aid and mine medical station access
• Housing or living-out allowance

• Be honest about any section 54 stoppages you were involved in and what you changed after.
• Write your blasting certificate number and date of issue near the top of the CV.