Mechanised Development Miner (Trackless)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This underground coal colliery near Alberton needs that person. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is Alberton-based, with most of your time spent at an underground coal colliery. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure

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

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

• Write your blasting certificate number and date of issue near the top of the CV.
• List each mine, commodity and mining method on your CV, like "conventional stoping, platinum, 4 years".