Vertical Equipper at Murray & Roberts

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective and efficient supervision of the mining crew to achieve production targets
• Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment
• Effective management of materials, consumables and explosives
• Participate in waiting place / pre-shift meetings and ensure parameters relating to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood
• Team and self-perform drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard
• Team and self-understand and comply with M&RC’s policies, procedures, standards
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client’s safety requirements
• Effective self-management and alignment with MRC values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Blasting Certificate
• Basic Rigging Certificate
• Onsetter Certificate [advantageous]
• Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Supervisory skills
• Proficient in Microsoft [Word and Excel]
• Planning and organising skills
• Good English verbal and written communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 4 years as Vertical Shaft Equipper with experience in heavy steel erection, underground construction, re-enforcing and form work
• Experience in effective team supervision and planning, organising and control of activities to achieve production targets
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of bulk heads, conveyor belts, tip and box fronts