Jobs at Gold One Group Limited

Job specification

• Matric certificate (with math and science)
• Diploma in Mining Engineering or related qualification
• Advance certificate in Drafting, MineRP, Mine Design & Scheduling
• 4–5 years’ experience in mine planning
• Exposure to surface and/or underground mining operations (advantageous)
• Basic understanding of mine planning principles and production processes
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. MineRP CAD and Microstation)
• Computer literacy (Advanced MS Excel)
• Proficient in English and any other of 11 official languages
• South African driver’s license
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record
• Medically fit for work in a mining environment

Responsibilities

• Develop short-term mine schedules, layouts, and sequencing to support safe and efficient operational execution.
• Design and optimise pit layouts, sequencing and production schedules.
• Integrate geological and survey data into mine planning and scheduling
• Use mine planning and scheduling software to develop and update operational plans (e.g. MineRP CAD, Microstation).
• Monitor plan compliance and adjust schedules based on operational requirements and constraints.
• Collaborate with geological, surveying and production teams to ensure aligned planning outputs.
• Provide planning inputs to support decision-making, reporting and operational performance improvement.
• Support drill-and-blast design, material movement planning, and production execution activities.
• Perform production data analysis to support forecasting, optimisation, reconciliation, and reporting against planned targets.
• Compile planning reports, drawings, maps, and presentations for management and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure all mine planning activities are conducted in compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable codes of practice, environmental requirements, and internal mine standards.
• Execute all work in accordance with prescribed standards, specifications, and best-practice guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost optimisation.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”
   

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Job specification

• Trade Test: (Fitter or Fitter and Turner)
• Expert knowledge of general pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• 2-3 years post qualification experience in trackless mining environment with hydropower drilling would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in English and any other of 11 official languages
• Flexibility is required and essential (Standbys and Callouts)
• Independent judgement, initiative, outstanding technical and communication skills are required and
• South African Driver’s License (Code 8-10) essential
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities: 

• Functional support, quality control and best practices within the Engineering /Pump Fitting section
• Work a rotation of shifts
• Specialized knowledge to analyse and solve complex problems
• Inspect, disassemble, re-assemble and repair all components of pump systems and associated mechanical equipment
• Perform effective routine maintenance on the pump systems
• Troubleshooting and detailed fault analysis are required and essential
• Always take instructions from the supervisor(s) responsible for the shift
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”

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 Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 10, 11, 12 or equivalent qualification
• 1-2 years’ experience in mining environment will be advantageous
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Applicant must possess good verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of underground water pumps will be advantageous
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

 Responsibilities:

• Provide efficient support within Engineering (Pumping) section
• Ensure all the pumps in area of responsibility are in good and operational order
• Report any pump failure(s) immediately to avoid flooding of working ends and travelling ways
• Assist in repairing and in extending of delivery pipes
• Ensure and maintain good housekeeping in and around the area of responsibility to maximise pump efficiency
• Assist in installation of pumps, maintenance and relocations
• Always take instructions from the supervisor(s) responsible for the shift
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”