Mechanised Development Miner (Trackless)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This mechanised hard-rock mine near Somerset West needs that person. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• 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
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report

• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner

• Rock engineering or ventilation short courses
• Shift Supervisor certificate or Mine Overseer learning

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

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