Miner at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of this role is to mine and extract ore according to Mining legislation and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Grade 12 with Mathematics (external candidates) / Grade 10 (Internal candidates) with 3 years’ experience in a hard rock mining environment;
• Underground blasting certificate for Metalliferous Mines is essential;
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office will be an added advantage.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Taking charge of the underground blasting operations within the designated area;
• Ensure the delivery of quality product to the plant;
• Achieve the daily production targets;
• Be familiar with the Production process activities, trends and brief operators accordingly at the start of each shift;
• Collect explosives and accessories, lock up and transport to the face;
• Transport explosives and accessories by means of a Self-Propelled mobile machine;
• Handle explosives in the mining environment;
• Lock up extra or unused explosives and accessories;
• Monitor and control Blasting accessories stock levels;
• Organize and control general road maintenance activities.