MINER – FIXED TERM CONTRACT

XPS Materials Group; Steelpoort; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Glencore in South Africa is seeking an experienced underground blasting supervisor based in Steelpoort, Limpopo. You will oversee safe blasting, plan and coordinate mining activities, and ensure adherence to geological plans and production targets.

The role requires Grade 12, blasting certificate for scheduled mines, Competent A Certificate, and at least three years in underground mining, with Board and Pillar/Trackless experience, and willingness to work shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is the minimum education requirement.
• Blasting certificate for scheduled mines.
• Competent A Certificate.
• Three or more years of experience in underground mining.
• Board and Pillar, Trackless Mining experience.
• Medically fit for underground work.
• Ability to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safe blasting of underground excavations and development of waste and reef footprint.
• Conduct daily entry examinations, risk assessments, marking off support.
• Identify the reef band and mark the face as per geological reports, and charge up the face.
• Plan and coordinate mine activities in line with targets and objectives and stick to a workable productive mining cycle.
• Personal Management and Crew control – Supervision of team and management of performance.
• Communication of mining plans and allocation of responsibilities to the crew.

Job description

Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations compromise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Safe blasting of underground excavations and development of waste and reef footprint
• Conduct daily entry examinations, risk assessments, marking off support
• Identify the reef band and mark the face as per geological reports, and charge up the face
• Plan and coordinate mine activities in line with targets and objectives and stick to a workable productive mining cycle
• Personal Management and Crew control – Supervision of team and management of performance
• Communication of mining plans and allocation of responsibilities to the crew

About you:

• Grade 12
• Blasting certificate for scheduled mines
• Competent A Certificate
• At least three 3 (three) years’ experience working in an underground mining environment
• Board and Pillar, Trackless Mining experience
• Medically Fit for underground
• Ability to work shifts