Operator Roof Bolter - South32, Wessels Mine at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

• The purpose of the role is to safely support roofs by means of a roof bolter in accordance to Ground Control standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science/ Grade 10 (Internal candidates) with a of 1-year minimum relevant experience in a mining environment;
• Equipment license on Roofbolter is essential;
• Competency B Certificate is advantageous;
• Valid Code B Driver’s License is essential.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conduct the pre-shift checks prior to operating machine;
• Conduct the applicable Safe Work Instruction for normal routine tasks or Risk Assessment if non-routine tasks are required;
• Report all equipment defects or unsafe conditions to the control room and supervisor;
• Support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes (Roof bolting);
• Achieve excavation stability in the presence of geological discontinuities and brows.

Applications close 8 December 2022 at 17H00.