Miner Assistant (Underground)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This underground coal colliery near Lephalale needs that person. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Lephalale (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• 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
• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling

• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner
• 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

• Rock engineering or ventilation short courses
• First aid certificate current

• Housing or living-out allowance
• Medical aid and mine medical station access
• Pension fund with employer contributions
• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved

• Write your blasting certificate number and date of issue near the top of the CV.
• Be honest about any section 54 stoppages you were involved in and what you changed after.