Miner (Conventional Gold Mining)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This chrome and manganese mine near Mahikeng 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 Mahikeng. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast

• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• 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

• Housing or living-out allowance
• Pension fund with employer contributions
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface

• 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.