Miner - Postmasburg at Anglo American

Job Description:

As a Miner, you will be responsible for the following:

• Drilled holes (primary and secondary blasting) are measured according to plan to determine accurate quantity of explosives and accessories
• Accurate quantity of blasting accessories is obtained from the explosive magazine
• Blasting holes are charged with the prescribed explosives to ensure required fragmentation
• The blasting area is inspected for misfires & unsafe conditions after the blasting operation & declared safe for normal operations
• All surplus and damaged explosives are destroyed after each blasting operation according to the Mine Health & Safety Act
• Blasting report is compiled and forwarded to the supervisor within agreed
• Exercising control over explosives
• Exercising the necessary control over activities so that it does not have adverse effect on the environment and the immediate community.
• Sub-ordinates are effectively deployed & their tasks proactively planned to ensure smooth production operation
• Outputs are delivered within the agreed timeframes & add value to the business
• Observe and enforce any codes of practice; any instructions, procedures, directive, permissions, exemptions etc. issued by the mine, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy or any other person who is authorised to do so.
• Good housekeeping standards are maintained
• Equipment is cleaned with the appropriate tools
• Cleaning activities are also performed beyond allocated area
• Environment are kept in a clean & healthy condition
• Assistance is provided to the supervisor & co-workers when required or instructed
• Assistance is provided in accordance with own level & area of competence
• Assisting the supervisor actively in continuous improvement projects
• Assure full compliance to the Health Mine and Safety Act
• Exercise control over the explosives to be used for blasting.

This role is in the Mining department at an Anglo Band 8, reporting to the Supervisor Blasting: Mining

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate/ N3 Mining or Technical- Essential
• Open Cast Blasting Certificate- Essential
• 2-3 years Open-cast mining experience – Essential
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Kumba dover
• Medically fit
• Fully Vaccinated

Closing Date: 25th, May 2022