Jobs at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

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

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10 / Standard 8 Certificate.
• Competent B Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of a relevant, approved training programme.
• 6 months previous mining underground experience; e.g.: Rock Drill Operator.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Install secondary support according to laid down procedures as instructed by the Miner.
• Water down the hanging wall and bar the hanging wall and side walls. Install jacks and net.
• Conduct 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.
• Install long anchor using the stresser jack, cropper, hydraulic pump, grouting pot and according to procedure.
• Conduct mini risk assessment and lock out procedure in own area of work and within span of control.
• Ensure workplace is clean and safe and equipment is properly stored.

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• The successful applicant will report to the Mine Overseer 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.
• 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.