Stope Team Leader (Platinum Mine)

You'll lead a crew safely through drilling, blasting and cleaning at the underground platinum mine near Tembisa. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is an underground platinum mine on the Tembisa side of Gauteng. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Stop work when a condition is unsafe, using your right to withdraw
• Test for flammable gas and check ventilation before and after blasting
• Clear the area, post guards and blast on time as the blasting certificate allows
• Record face advance, tons broken and support installed on the shift report
• Bar down loose rock and install support to the section's support standard

• Grade 12 or equivalent, plus the MQA-accredited miner training
• Able to lead a crew of 8 to 20 people in a language they understand
• 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
• Valid blasting certificate issued under the Mine Health and Safety Act

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

• Mines check your safety record with previous employers. Mention any safety awards or zero-harm periods your crew achieved.
• Write your blasting certificate number and date of issue near the top of the CV.