Available Jobs at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/ Standard 10 Certificate.
• Rockbreaker Certificate Level 2 in a Trackless Mining Environment / Competent A Certificate.
• Assessor’s Certificate.
• National Certificate in Occupationally Directed Education Training and Development Practices (ODETDP) NQF Level 4 / Train the trainer / Coach Learners Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 3 - 5 years practical experience as Production Team Leader in a trackless environment.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical training, facilitation and presentation experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To successfully administer, record and transfer the required (theoretical and practical mining refresher, blasting assistants, operational) knowledge, skills and attitude to a learner to perform his/her duties at the required set standards in a mining environment. To continuously monitor expiry dates of mine licenses, schedule assessments and renew licenses upon demonstration of learner’s competence.
• Arrange training resources, i.e. venue, data projectors, computers, licenses with assistance from others. Perform assigned administration functions accurately and timeously. Complete Attendance Registers.
• Conduct training programs according to the Annual Training Schedule, and re-training as requested by line management. Facilitate training programs in a simulation/ Lecturer/ workplace environment. Follow-up and monitor training. Perform Ad Hoc duties as requested by supervisor. Perform daily PTOs as required, e.g. part-induction for short-term visitors. Conduct follow-up training, e.g. PTOs.
• Conduct final theoretical and practical assessments to ensure competence of learners.
• Ensure relevant training area and equipment is clean at all times. Ensure all training resources are stored after use.
• Ensure health and safety of all learners and learning environment. Assume responsibility for effective discipline of learners. Ensure effective learning takes place by continuously assessing the knowledge, skills and attitude of the learners.
• Perform diagnostic assessments (training gaps/needs), do corrective training and administer final competence declaration on Mining A- & B-Band learners and operators.
• Train learner/operator on relevant machine/equipment at the Surface/Underground training venue. Conduct formative assessment on operating skills. Submit POE to supervisor for issuing of license.
• Conduct relevant training and/or final assessment in the actual workplace, e.g. underground. Submit summative assessment to supervisor for issuing of proof of training.
• Conduct PTOs in the actual workplace to ensure application of learned skills and competencies.
• Update license monitoring system timeously and accurately. Regularly monitor system to ensure legal compliance. 

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Permanent Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines / National Certificate: Hard Rock Underground.
• Shiftboss Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Mine Overseer Certificate.
• Advantageous: Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 5 years underground mining experience of which two (2) years must be in a trackless mining environment as a Miner.
• Advantageous: 2 years previously appointed or has acted / relieved as a Production Shift Overseer.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Monitor and control the ore extraction process by allocating and managing resources (people, equipment and machinery) to attain the production targets, safely and cost effectively.
• Section 2.15.1 legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996).
• Ensure safe and cost-effective implementation of and compliance to the mining cycle process and procedures. Train/coach staff on the above mentioned, and conduct PTO’s to ensure competence.
• Ensure constant availability of resources (people, equipment and machinery) to attain the production targets, safely and cost effectively. Keep construction up to standard by effective planning and scheduling thereof.
• Immediately report accident/incident to Control Room and Senior Shift Overseer.
• Investigate relevant issues. Completion of accident/ incident reports. Communicate and/or implement preventative measures. Follow up on implementation of preventative measures.
• Perform relevant risk assessments as and when required.

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 /Standard 8 Certificate.
• Blasting Assistant Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 1 year practical underground mining experience e.g. Pump Attendant/ PTW/ Belt Attendant/ Rock breaker.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as Blasting Assistant.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Ensure involvement with face preparation before drilling a face. Preparation and transportation of explosives. Responsible for charging up the round prior to blasting.
• Create a safe work area and good housekeeping. Conduct early examination. Water down after blasting. Examine the face. Wash sockets. Clean the face with a shovel. Demarcate the geological features. Assist with measurements and direction lines. Treating of misfires under supervision. Adhere to current operating procedure requirements.
• Ensure receipt of explosives order from Miner, hand in at Magazine, receive explosives and transport to section.
• Dislodging of the drill holes and charging up with explosives. Timing and assistance with connecting of blast.
• Adhere to current operating procedure requirements.

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10/ Standard 8 Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of a relevant, approved training programme.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as a Competent Operator on Rock Breaker and Tip Attending

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To safely operate the Rock Breaker within a designated area and in accordance with set operating standards in order to achieve set production requirements.
• Operate the Rock Breaker to achieve production requirements. Continuously observe/monitor component performance against standards and procedures to identify any sub performance / non-conformance or deviations, and report to Supervisor and Control Room.
• Do pre-shift inspection of machines, machine parts, and/or components of the production line to ensure production flow according to standards within prescribed processes and procedures.
• Lock-out procedure to be followed when equipment is faulty and at end of the shift, including failure time recorded.
• Control tipping by LHDs to ensure tip is not overloaded and ensure safe operation of LHD machine in the tipping area using a robot system.
• Cleaning around tip area and tail pulley to ensure safe operation and to prevent any damage to the belt and fellow employees. 

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:                                            

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Competent B Certificate.
• Blasting Assistant Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of a relevant, approved training programme.
• 1 year practical underground Mining experience.
• Advantageous: 6 months UV Operator experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To operate the machinery allocated to him/her in such a way that material and explosives is supplied safely and within time without damage to the machinery. To ensure that the transporting of the material and explosives are according to approved procedures. To report breakdowns and problems regarding material availability. To take responsibility for all activities under his/her control regarding safety. To ensure all Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
• Conduct pre-start checks using a checklist, resolve problems within scope of work. Operate the mining equipment to achieve production requirements. Operate and control various types of mechanical equipment (emulsion, diesel refueling, material delivery) and machinery. Continuously observe / monitor component performance against standards to identify any sub performance / non-conformance or deviations, and report to Supervisor. e.g. listening to the health of the machine, resolve cutting and joining the lens
• Report breakdowns/damages timeously to the control room operator.
• Take care and do minor maintenance on assigned vehicle.
• Safe delivery and handling / charging of explosives and emulsion by following procedures.
• Ensure delivery and handling / charging of explosives according to Standard Operating Procedure.
• Ensure only designated areas are used.
• Record position of vehicle and defects at end of shifts in Logbook and report to supervisor.
• Provide assistance in blasting the face by inserting fuse into lens, press charge button to release emulsion. Assist carrying of charging pipe and insert in holes.
• Adhere to Key Control Procedure.

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10/Standard 8 Certificate.
• Competent B Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of relevant approved training programme.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as Competent Operator on Drill Rig.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Safely operate the Drill Rig within designated areas and in accordance with set operating standards in order to achieve set production requirements.
• Operate the Drill Rig to achieve production requirements. Operate and control single machine following correct and safe operating procedures. Continuously observe/monitor component performance against standards to identify any sub performance/non-conformance or deviations, and report to Supervisor.
• Do pre-shift inspection of machines, machine parts, and/or components of the production line to ensure production flow according to standards within prescribed processes and procedures.
• When equipment is faulty and at end of the shift, ensure lock-out procedure is followed and failure time recorded, report timeously to control room and supervisor.
• Perform minor maintenance on the Drill Rig by greasing the boom, replacing bolts on drifter and changing consumables. Report all other maintenance issues to the Artisan. 

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Competent B Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of a relevant, approved training programme.
• Advantageous: 6 months TMM/ RDO/ Blasting Assistant/ LHD Operator experience in a mining environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To safely operate the Roof-bolter within designated areas and in accordance with set operating procedures and standards in order to achieve production objectives.
• Operate the Roof-bolter by adhering to operating procedures and standards to achieve production requirements. Monitor continuously component performance through experience, observation against standards to identify sub-standard performance, non-conformance and/or deviations. Report above to supervisor for corrective action measures.
• Conduct pre-shift inspection of Roofbolter machine, machine parts and/or components of the production line to ensure production flow according to standards, within prescribed procedures.
• Follow lock-out procedure when equipment is faulty, and at end of shift, including failure time recorded and location of machine / equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance on Roofbolter by greasing the boom, checking oil, loose fittings, pipes, broken shank, and changing consumables. Report all other maintenance issues to artisan. Maintain proper operation and care of machine as per manufacturer’s specifications, and standard operating procedures.

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• The successful applicant will report to the Miner or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of a relevant, approved training programme.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical TMM experience.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical Mining / Engineering experience (depending on department appointed in).

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Operate the vehicle assigned to him/her in a safe manner in order to load, transport and offloading of blasted material without damage to the vehicle. The incumbent will be responsible for operating the machinery allocated to him/her in such a way that material is supplied safely and within time without damage to the machinery. Responsible for all activities under his/her control regarding safety. Ensuring that all Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
• Operate the mining equipment to achieve production requirements. Operate and control various types of mechanical equipment and machinery. Continuously observe/monitor component performance against standards to identify any sub performance/non-conformance or deviations, and report to Supervisor.
• Report breakdowns / damages timeously to the Miner and control room operator.
• Take care of assigned vehicle. Filling and levelling of roadways.
• Ensure safe and timeous loading, transporting and off-loading of blasted material and parking of vehicle according to Standard Operating Procedure.
• Identify loose rocks, request assistance and bar down the rock. 

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MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Certificate: Blasting for Scheduled Mines or
• National Certificate: Hard Rock Underground.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Competent A & B Certificate.
• Advantageous: Blasting Assistant Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 2 years trackless mining experience.
• Advantageous: 2 years mining experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To ensure the effective operation of all blasting and mining activities during a shift. To supervise team activities whilst ensuring safe practices and continuous inspection of working place conditions. Planning to achieve operational targets and monitoring the availability of resources.
• Testing for gases by using appropriate instruments, check ventilation and, if necessary, evacuate team. Ensure that the working areas are safe through conducting early visual and other examinations. Disconnecting of blasting systems. Ensure and oversee the barring of the hanging wall, sidewalls and face. Ensure the watering down of the workplace. Monitor ventilation flow and control.  Install temporary support by marking, and deploying rigs, remote operations. Oversee the installation of temporary support according to the required standard. Check sockets for any indication of misfires. Deal with substandard/ hazardous conditions and unsafe working practices. Ensure that pre-use inspections are done on equipment.
• Marking off of permanent support patterns. Oversee the installation of permanent [and temporary] support according to the   required standard.
• Check the barring of the face. Demarcate and remove misfires according to the   required standard. Oversee and ensure the cleaning and plugging of sockets. Place old explosives in elephant bag and lock in old explosives box according to standard. Demarcate any geological features. Assess face shape, dimensions and results of previous blast. Install/ extend direction and   limit lines from survey pegs. Mark the face according to required standard.
• Ensure preparation of drilling equipment to the required standard. Oversee and ensure the compliance to indicated marks, direction lines and depth of holes. Ensure that the correct PPE is being used in drilling operations. Ensure installations of roof bolts are according to the required standard. Oversee and ensure mid-shift barring is done according to the required standards.
• Test work area for flammable gases according to the required standards. Collect the required amount and type of explosives according to hole dimensions. Control explosives and prepare working area to   standard to ensure safe and effective blasting. Check and ensure the de-sludging of shot holes before charging up. Charge shot holes according to the required standards. Attach explosive accessories. Test of blasting wires. Deal with excess explosives and accessories according to the required standard.
• Adhere to waiting place procedures. Checking the storing of tools, material and equipment to the required standard and procedures. Report any sub-standard deviations/defects to the Shift Overseer. Adhere to blasting procedures at the end of the shift according to the required mine standards and procedures. Complete night shift/day shift communication book. Report all incidents / accidents to the Control Room or Shift Overseer. Ensure all equipment is according to required standard. Ensure proper housekeeping.
• Immediately report accident/incident to Control Room and Shift Overseer. Investigating relevant issues. Completion of accident/incident reports. Communicate and/or implement preventative measures. Follow up on implementation of preventative measures.