Lampsman (108142) at Sasol

ABOUT THE ROLE / PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To comply with Mines and Works Act, by rendering a service of issuing cap lamps, rescue packs and testers. Equipment issued must meet the minimum operating requirements, also responsible for change house logistics like the supply of soap, visitor PPE and allocation and control of lockers and lamps for every underground employee. The Lampsman also controls the shifts of the cage operators. 

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Equipment management and maintenance
• Record keeping
• Issuing and controlling of shaft lockers in change houses
• Responsible for issuing PPE and getting change houses ready for visitors
• Work on the control of cage operators according to shifts which is a critical function
• Tracking and updating of systems on computer.
• Audits done with Safety department on surface as well as with Occupational hygienist

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Please note the following clauses:

• The Sasol Group / Sasol Mining will never request you to make any cash deposits/payments as part of the recruitment process.
• In line with Sasol’s commitment to Employment Equity, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria. 

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 
• Lamproom experience
• Lampsman Certificate as issued by the OEM

Knowledgeable on Lamproom equipment

• Gas detection instrument
• Self-contained self-rescuers(SCSR's)
• Portable lamps
• Appointed competent person is to receive and handle explosives

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Leadership:

• Self-Mastery - Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting.

Functional / Technical:

Knowledge and skills of the following:

• Safety Awareness
• Safety Procedures
• Emergency preparedness
• SOPs and COPs
• Mine Health & Safety Act
• OSHAS
• Technical Proficiency
• Mining processes and methods
• Water reticulation on surface
• Gas measuring equipment management
• Testing RQ packs and gas measuring instruments
• Instruments for underground usage

Closing Date: 28th, April 2022