Onsetter at Siyanda Resources (Pty) Ltd

Purpose of Role

• The Onsetter fulfils a shift role on a shaft and is responsible for the safe delivery of materials and equipment to and from the shaft stations and the bank through the use of the recognized signalling and transportation devices.

 Work of Role

• Material and equipment on levels or surface as required
• Completes prestart and daily maintenance checks on equipment and safety devices at each station before commencing work
• Maintains equipment and accessories to required standards
• Diverts required material cars and hoppers from material way to station area
• Controls administration of task
• Obtains shaft delivery schedule and takes crew to required station
• Signals clearance and controls arrival of cars
• Removes cars from material way to station area
• Ensures adherence to procedures for sensitive materials
• Receives and checks shaft schedules
• Monitors and records the delivery of material to the levels

 Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Onsetter Certificate

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at operational shaft

 Knowledge and Skills

• Certificate of fitness
• Valid Red Ticket
• Station controller specific modules