Miner

EXCELLENCE IN PGM's; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining operations company based in Rustenburg is seeking a skilled Panel Leader to supervise gangs and trainees while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of experience as a miner, possess a valid medical certificate, and have basic firefighting skills. This role involves planning and leading mining operations, making it essential for candidates to understand safety protocols and operational standards.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience as Panel Leader/Miner is essential.
• Valid medical Certificate is essential or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.
• Training qualifications will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew responsible for installation and maintenance in designated area underground.
• Plan, organise, lead and control activities in the mining operations and training process.
• Mark shot and pilot holes for primary and secondary blasting in an underground working place.

Skills

Safety Knowledge

Understanding of rock strata conditions

Basic firefighting skills

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To take charge of gangs, instructors, and trainees to mine a section of the workings of the mine in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulation 8.1 for training purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• 12 months experience as Panel Leader/Miner is essential
• Perform basic firefighting and first aid
• Extinguish a fire by means of a portable fire extinguisher
• Apply all Competent A, B and Blasting activities in accordance with MHSA Regulations 14.1 (1), 14.1 (1) 5, 14.1 (7), 4.4 (1)
• Valid medical Certificate is essential or be medically fit to obtain such a certificate.
• Training qualifications will be an advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• Safety Knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in and around a workplace
• Basic understanding of the causes of falls of Ground (FOG), Symbolic signs, platinum Safety Rules
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, regulations and definitions and an understanding of legal terms and requirements related to rock breaking operations
• Knowledge of the most common harmful gases, vapours, and basic environmental factors of ventilating an underground working place.
• Understanding of the identification of and dealing with rock strata conditions
• Understanding of the importance of safe and correct marking of holes

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Read and interpret the Business Plan and allocated resources accordingly
• Plan production/training targets and ensure measures to achieve production/training targets
• Receive and convey instructions from Training Management on work priorities
• Supervise crew responsible for installation and maintenance in designated area underground
• Plan, organise, lead and control activities in the mining operations and training process
• Mark shot and pilot holes for primary and secondary blasting in an underground working place
• Charge shot holes with primed explosives, install initiating systems used in blasting operations underground, store and issue explosives and accessories and destroy old explosives
• Support an underground working place by means of anchors, elongated support units and packs
• Transport material and equipment by means of a mono rope system
• Lead the team, plan, allocate and assess their work
• Coordinates, controls and ensures compliance within the ISO and SETA requirements.
• Effectively manages and monitors all HRD systems

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT: Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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