Job Opportunities at De Beers Group

Job Description:

The Miner: Development is responsible for controlling the development mining process by the optimal utilisation of people and equipment to achieve stipulated targets in accordance with the mining plan.

The incumbent is accountable for:

• Coordinating and monitoring development mining activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• Planning activities in accordance with the mining plan and allocating resources as required
• Coordinating shift hand over at the beginning of the shift by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and communicating tasks to team members of the development mining crew
• Comply with requirements as per a miner’s appointment under the MHSA
• Good written English and oral communication including public speaking in front of large groups

Qualifications:

Education required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent qualification

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum 5 years’ underground mining experience as a Development Miner of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling
• Knowledge and understanding of:
• Underground mining practices
• Trackless Mining in underground hard rock mine
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Willingness and ability to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role will require

Other requirements:

• Code B Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric assessments and a clear security clearance

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Job Description:

Your role will include but not limited to:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, and security policies and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Supervise and execute the stripping, lifting, and transporting of materials and heavy equipment to and from various underground or surface areas using the appropriate rigging methodologies.
• Interpret and advise line on lifting requirements using rigging knowledge and skills.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and company standards on winding ropes and attachments, overhead crane cables, brakes, drums and hooks and report all defects and breakdowns on lifting equipment to the Senior Engineering Foreman. 
• Performs rigging maintenance as required and according to the maintenance schedule in the workshop/site and during shaft inspections eg ropes, tail ends, couplings, chain blocks, slings, winding ropes and attachments and cranes.
• This role is in the VUP Engineering department at a CL level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematics and Physical Science
• Trade Certificate:  Rigger
• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License

Role-specific knowledge:

• Min of 5 years rigging experience is essential of which a minimum of 3 years should have been in an underground mine.
• Sound knowledge and experience of Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to field of work
• Skills to troubleshoot, inspect and operate all lifting and rigging equipment within area of responsibility.
• Please note:  Will be expected of all successful candidates to undergo training regarding the winder system at the mine.

Additional information:

• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime as per what the role may require.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Successfully obtain a Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground.
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications’ verification, relevant psychometric assessments, and a clear security clearance.