Vacant Jobs at De Beers Group

Job Description:

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

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Coordinating and monitoring the relevant Drilling and Blasting activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• The management of all SLC mining related Explosives
• Control and management of the CBS, Electronic Det Timing
• Bulk Emulsion Handling (storage, transportation, charging and blasting process)
• Control of all Long Hole Drilling Consumables, Drill rods, Shanks, Drill bits etc
• Dust control Management in drilling section
• 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 relevant mining crew

This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 8 Level and reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications:

Education required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange)
• Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling in long hole mining.

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Knowledge of Explosives Regulations (MHSA Chapter 4)
• Explosives Handling
• Experience in Emulsion Charging Rig operation
• Electronic Det Timing
• Central Blasting System (CBS)
• Up hole/long hole Charging
• Sub Level/Block caving

Other requirements:

• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground. Medical assessment will include vertigo and claustrophobia amongst others. Able to tolerate physical exertion
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric and technical assessments and security clearance

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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 3-5 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:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation and health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Take over/ hand over shift from off/on-going drill rig operator, attend to any abnormalities first, and then report to the supervisor to receive further instructions.
• Perform visual Inspections of equipment before, during and after operation according to departmental procedure to minimise breakdowns and operational losses by the timeous reporting of defects / abnormalities to Supervisor.
• Operate equipment according to relevant mining requirements and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve daily drilling targets.
• Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile production reports.
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Perform all activities according to instructions, procedures and mining needs.
• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• MQA Competent B certificate for underground
• Long Hole Drill Rig Certificate
• An underground metalliferous blasting certificate /MQA Rock Breaking Certificate will be advantageous.

Additional requirements:

• Code B or higher Driver’s License
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange +)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground

Role-specific knowledge:

• Proven Minimum of 3 year’s practical experience of operating a long hole drill rig (Simba/ Solo) in an underground massive mining environment
• Previous experience in Sub-level caving/ Block caving will be a definite advantage.

Sound knowledge and experience of:

• Underground mining practices and operations
• Underground long hole drilling knowledge and skills
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Competent to drill 100 to 150 meters per shift