Development Miner (Hard Rock)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This mechanised hard-rock mine near Upington needs that person. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Upington, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard
• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw
• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure

• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• 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

• Housing or living-out allowance
• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface

• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.
• Write your blasting certificate number and date of issue near the top of the CV.