Section Miner (Chrome Mine) – Experienced

You'll lead a crew safely through drilling, blasting and cleaning at the chrome and manganese mine near Vanderbijlpark. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Vanderbijlpark. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report
• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Book explosives in and out of the magazine and keep the register accurate
• Charge up holes and connect initiation systems for the blast

• 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
• 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
• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards

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

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

• Be honest about any section 54 stoppages you were involved in and what you changed after.
• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.