Jobs at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Miner or nominee.

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):

• 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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• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the TMM Foreman or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Maths / Maths literacy.
• Relevant Trade Test Certificate
• N3 Certificate: Engineering Studies.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Supervisory Certificate.

 EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 2 - 3 years practical relevant trade experience within a heavy industry / mining / production environment.
• Advantageous: 1 year Supervisory practical experience.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Assist in ensuring trackless mobile machinery availability and reliability through application of maintenance management/ breakdown occurrence systems and resources to achieve production targets. To assist in planning, executing and managing the section in line with the department/ functional requirements in order to meet business objectives. To assist in managing an effective safety, health, environment, and quality management system to ensure the mine meets legal requirements and continuously strives to improve its inherent risk profile.
• Ensure effective and preventative maintenance management of mine and infrastructure machines, systems and equipment to limit and optimize production processes. Ensure timeous and effective breakdown repairs in order to ensure availability of equipment using the correct resources.
• Achieve maintenance targets through optimum output. Ensure operational efficiency and quality. Assume responsibility for coordinating subordinates to limit equipment failure by providing hands-on technical oversight.
• Drive improvement projects toward enhancing the operations. Identify deviations /deficiencies in a proactive manner. Make recommendations in respect of appropriate principles / methodology to be followed.
• Monitor tasks delegated to subordinates to ensure Department effectiveness and targets are met.
• Compile and distribute. Daily reports and documentation.
• Perform mini and issue-based risk assessment and lock-outs procedure as and when required.

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• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Supervisor Machines (TMM) or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• TMM Licences “A” Dover.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 1-year practical experience in Heavy Vehicle Operator experience within a heavy industry / mining / production environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Analyse Assist the Supervisor Machines (TMM) by ensuring operators and TMM equipment are available (surface plant environment). Ensure discipline and instructions given by self and/or supervisor machines are adhered to. Ensure correct work allocation of all subordinates in order to ensure safe achievements of department/functional requirements.
• Ensure Correct levels of beams, Spillage stock management. Maintain housekeeping in stockpile area. Operate and maintain product and ROM stockpiles safely Ensure discard stockpiles is maintained and operated safely. Ensure all stockpiles are in safe condition for operation and surveying. Ensure operational and efficiency of silt traps by regular cleaning and following procedures.
• Ensure task allocated and instructions given by self/ or supervisor are adhered to according to DCM safe operating procedures. Enforce discipline amongst Machine Operators through effective supervision.
• Ensure TMM documentation control is in order by following procedures.
• Track training and expiry dates of licenses and compliance.

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• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Mine Overseer Logistics or nominee.

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.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 5 years underground mining experience of which 3–5 years in mining logistics or materials handling, experience working with centralised TMMs (LHD, UV, LDVs)
• 2 years previously appointed or has acted / relieved as a Logistics Shiftboss.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Supervise and control the full logistics and material handling value chain, including underground material delivery, surface yard operations, charging up activities, fuel refiling, and safe transport of explosives, ensuring zero harm, legal compliance, and timely service delivery to production sections.
• 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 Mine 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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• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Fitter or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 3 months practical trade-related experience in a heavy industrial/ mining/ plant environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Assist in ensuring optimum availability and reliability of equipment in support of effective and continuously improved mine’s operations. To assist and execute maintenance on mining equipment including modifications and repairs.
• Conduct mini risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control.
• Ensure own work area is always clean. Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned after use and stored in Storeroom. • Ensure that personal/artisan’s tools are complete and in safe working condition.
• Work independently and under the supervision of the artisan. Ensure tasks are completed according to set requirements and standards. Tasks include: Conduct maintenance on rock breakers including remove and replace of hydraulic hoses on rock breaker, replace rock breakers, power pack and hydraulic cylinders. Do maintenance on conveyor belts including greasing bearing on conveyor belt, replace worn idlers and skirting rubbers. Replace vent fans, cleaning of fan plate and the impellor pump. Assist Artisans in conducting maintenance on compressors including replacement and removal of air filters and oil filters.
• Adhere to planned maintenance / production schedules and breakdowns to assist in achieving production throughout. Assume responsibility for the safe and optimal use of equipment and related machinery.
• All defects and status of tools and equipment are recorded, signed, and handed over to Chargehand/Foreman. Operate stationery and mobile engineering equipment. Perform lock-out procedure when required. Tools, material, and equipment are utilized according to SOPs. Assist Artisan during the maintenance of chairlifts including the replacement and removal of ropes, chair, brakes and safe operation of the chairlift. Conduct maintenance of underground dams including the replacement and removal of pumps.
• Assist the artisans in the maintenance of primary and secondary equipment when instructed (perform partly independent to the level of competence). All production equipment is maintained reactively and on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability and reported to the supervisor/Control Room.