Section Miner (Chrome Mine)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This underground coal colliery near Durban Central needs that person. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at an underground coal colliery in Durban Central. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate

• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner

• Experience in trackless mechanised sections
• Shift Supervisor certificate or Mine Overseer learning

• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface
• Housing or living-out allowance
• Pension fund with employer contributions

• List each mine, commodity and mining method on your CV, like "conventional stoping, platinum, 4 years".
• Write your blasting certificate number and date of issue near the top of the CV.