Miner Assistant (Underground)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This deep-level gold mine near Paarl needs that person. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a deep-level gold mine in Paarl. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition

• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• 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

• Shift Supervisor certificate or Mine Overseer learning
• First aid certificate current

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

• 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.