Miner

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Miner to execute blasting tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, measuring drilled holes, and managing explosives. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 Certificate, opencast blasting certification, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This role reports to the Blasting Supervisor, emphasizing safety and high performance in a clean working environment.

Benefits

Safe working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous mining blasting operational experience required.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in mining is essential.
• Competency in explosives management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute all delegated blasting tasks safely and effectively.
• Measure drilled holes to determine accurate explosives requirements.
• Maintain clean and safe blast areas and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects as directed.

Skills

Mining blasting operational experience

Knowledge of mining blasting processes

Knowledge of the Mine, Health and Safety Act

Knowledge of the Explosives Act

Education

Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical

Opencast Blasting Certificate

Valid Kumba Dover Certificate

SA Drivers Licence

Job description

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Operations Miner. The purpose of this role is to execute all delegated blasting tasks to ensure sufficient floor stock, safe and cost-effective blasting, monitoring of the crew’s outputs on the blast bench, and safe declaration of the pit before and after blasting activities.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel, widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Mineryour responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
• Active participation in VFLs, relevant Risk Assessments, and closed-out of Safety Actions.

Performance and Delivery

• Exercise the necessary control over activities so that they do not have adverse effects on the environment and the immediate community, for example, ensuring the right amount of charge to minimise vibrations and the impact of blasting on the community (especially fly-rock).
• Measure drilled holes (primary and secondary blasting) according to the plan to determine the accurate quantity of explosives and accessories.
• Obtain the precise amount of blasting accessories from the explosive magazine.
• Charge blasting holes with the prescribed explosives to ensure the required fragmentation.
• Inspect the blasting area after the blasting operation for misfires and unsafe conditions and declare it safe for normal operations.
• Destroy all surplus and damaged explosives after each blasting operation according to the Mine Health & Safety Act.
• Compile the Blasting report and forward it to the supervisor within the agreed-upon time.
• Exercising control over explosives.

Controlled team activities

• Observe and enforce any codes of practice, instructions, procedures, directives, permissions, exemptions, etc., issued by the mine, the Department of Mineral Resources or any other person authorised.
• Deliver outputs within the agreed timeframes and add value to the business.
• Deploy sub-ordinates (direct and indirect) effectively and plan their tasks proactively to ensure smooth production operation.
• Perform effective and efficient general office administration, such as diary management and order processing, thus contributing to achieving the team's objectives.
• Create SAP orders and follow-up.
• Take minutes in sectional meetings.

Clean and environmentally friendly work area

• Keep the environment clean.
• Perform cleaning activities beyond the allocated area.
• Clean equipment with the appropriate tools.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure all blasting activities follow legislation and required processes and procedures.

Assistance

• Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person's absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.
• Assist the supervisor actively in continuous improvement projects.

This role is in the Mining (MIN) department on a band P3 level reporting to the Blasting Supervisor / Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical
• Opencast Blasting Certificate (DmRE Approved)
• Required: Valid Kumba Dover Certificate
• SA Drivers Licence
• Legal Liability Certificate (Advantageous)
• Hazchem (Advantageous)
• Competency A (Advantageous)

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of previous mining blasting operational experience.
• Knowledge of mining blasting processes.
• Knowledge of the Mine, Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of the Explosives Act & Regulations.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world‑class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re‑imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.