Development Miner (Hard Rock)

You'll lead a crew safely through drilling, blasting and cleaning at the chrome and manganese mine near Rustenburg. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard
• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting

• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner
• 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
• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• No serious safety transgressions in your record

• Pension fund with employer contributions
• 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.
• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.