Development Miner (Hard Rock)

This deep-level gold mine near eMalahleni needs a miner who makes every workplace safe before a single hole is drilled. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in eMalahleni. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows

• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner
• 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
• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act

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

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

• List each mine, commodity and mining method on your CV, like "conventional stoping, platinum, 4 years".
• Be honest about any section 54 stoppages you were involved in and what you changed after.