Miner Assistant (Underground)

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

You'll report in Rustenburg. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters
• 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
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition

• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner
• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand

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

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

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