Section Miner (Chrome Mine) – Permanent

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This mechanised hard-rock mine near Mokopane needs that person. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Mokopane; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report
• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard

• 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
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner

• Rock engineering or ventilation short courses
• First aid certificate current
• Shift Supervisor certificate or Mine Overseer learning

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

• 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.