Shift Supervisor (Underground Coal)

Underground, the miner sets the pace and the safety standard. This mechanised hard-rock mine near Centurion needs that person. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Mark off drilling holes to the standard pattern and check the drilling
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Do the early entry examination and make the workplace safe before the crew enters
• Report misfires straight away and handle them strictly by the procedure
• Hold a start-of-shift safety talk and deal with any unsafe condition
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report

• Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station, including heat tolerance screening where required
• Sound knowledge of your commodity's mining method and support standards
• At least 3 years underground, with at least 1 as a certificated miner
• No serious safety transgressions in your record
• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training

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

• Be honest about any section 54 stoppages you were involved in and what you changed after.
• Write your blasting certificate number and date of issue near the top of the CV.