Development Miner (Hard Rock) – Permanent

You'll lead a crew safely through drilling, blasting and cleaning at the underground platinum mine near Fourways. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is an underground platinum mine on the Fourways side of Gauteng. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate
• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters

• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner
• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• 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

• First aid certificate current
• Experience in trackless mechanised sections

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

• 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.