Section Miner (Chrome Mine) – Permanent

You'll lead a crew safely through drilling, blasting and cleaning at the mechanised hard-rock mine near eMalahleni. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw

• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• 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
• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required

• Medical aid and mine medical station access
• Production bonus based on metres or square metres achieved
• Underground allowance for every shift below surface
• Housing or living-out allowance

• List each mine, commodity and mining method on your CV, like "conventional stoping, platinum, 4 years".
• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.