Developer - Witbank at Murray & Roberts

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective supervision of the mining crew to safely achieve production targets
• Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, to meet daily targets
• Effective management of materials, consumables and explosives
• Participate in waiting place / pre-shift meetings and ensure parameters relating to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood
• Perform drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping in line with legal appointment
• Team and self-understand to comply with M&RC’s policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client’s safety requirements
• Effective self-management and alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF level 4 equivalent
• Blasting Certificate (Fiery Mines)
• Gas testing and Flame proofing Certificates [Essential]
• Basic Rigging Certificate
• Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory certificate
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Planning and organising skills
• Strata 2 (Essential, if not available, must obtain at on-boarding)
• Police clearance for blasting
• Good English verbal and written communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in a trackless mechanised underground mining environment
• Experience in application of wetcrete, installation of welded mesh and spin anchors
• Experience leading and supervising an underground crew of operators
• Extensive knowledge of mechanised development operations