Construction Man (No Trade/B Cert)

Cementation Africa; Brits; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Construction Man (No Trade/B Cert) to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor Mining. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position.

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification.
• Operating license for underground equipment.
• Basic Rigging certificate.
• Numeracy skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessments proficiently.
• Good English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate underground mining construction crew to meet targets.
• Plan, schedule and control activities ensuring resources, materials and equipment availability.
• Manage materials, consumables and explosives.
• Participate in pre-shift meetings and communicate safety, quality, cost parameters.
• Assist with drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard.
• Adhere to company policies, safety procedures and risk controls.
• Identify and mitigate risks per DMR, client safety requirements.
• Supervise operation of secondary mining equipment.
• Oversee installation of conveyor components, pump stations, piping and valves.
• Supervise underground rigging and lifting points.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Numeracy

Planning

Risk assessment

English communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Team leadership

Underground knowledge

Coordination

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification

Operating license for underground equipment

Basic Rigging certificate

Tools

MS Office suite

Rigging tools

Job description

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Construction Man (No Trade/B Cert) to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor Mining. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective and efficient supervision of the mining construction crew to achieve production targets
• Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment
• Effective management of materials, consumables and explosives
• Participate in waiting place / pre-shift meetings and ensure parameters relating to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood
• Team and self assist with drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard
• Team and self-understand and comply with company policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, company and client's safety requirements
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with company values and leadership initiatives
• Safe operation of TMM equipment (secondary mining equipment)
• Safe installation of conveyor transfer points, drive stations, tail ends, head ends, belt tensioning systems
• Safe installation and construction of pump stations, dam walls, piping and valves
• Supervise underground rigging installation and hooking points
• Comply with the lock out systems required on machinery and equipment

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification
• Operating license for underground equipment
• Basic Rigging certificate
• Numeracy skills
• Supervisory skills
• Proficient in Microsoft [Word and Excel]
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to perform risk assessments proficiently
• Good English written and verbal communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in underground mining and construction work
• Rigging experience essential
• Experience transporting and operating machinery in an underground mining environment
• Experience supervising a team
• Knowledge of construction work such as pipe installations, rail construction and concrete work

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.