Mechanised Development Miner (Trackless)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This mechanised hard-rock mine near Soweto needs that person. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Soweto-based, with most of your time spent at a mechanised hard-rock mine. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• 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
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• 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
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows

• 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
• No serious safety transgressions in your record

• Experience in trackless mechanised sections
• First aid certificate current

• Pension fund with employer contributions
• Medical aid and mine medical station access
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface
• Housing or living-out allowance

• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.
• Be honest about any section 54 stoppages you were involved in and what you changed after.