Underground Blasting Miner | Safety-Focused, Growth-Ready

Valterra Platinum Limited; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for learning and career 

Market-aligned rewards

Progression opportunities

Culture of safety and inclusion

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited seeks a General Miner at Mototolo Borwa to support mining operations, execute blasting activities, and maintain safety and process standards in underground hard rock environments.

The role requires 1–3 years experience as a Miner or Crew Captain, with Grade 12 and Blasting Certification, and a medical fitness test may be required. Opportunity to contribute to high-performance operations and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• National Certificate NQF Level 3 Rock Breaker or Blasting Certificate for underground (Hard Rock) required.
• Safety and blasting compliance knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure working areas are safe through inspections and comply with safety policies.
• Adhere to safety and mining standards at all times.
• Ensure up-to-date operating standards and procedures are communicated and followed by the team.
• Manage explosives and prepare blasting areas to protocol for safe, effective blasting.
• Monitor processes and maintain conformance to standards.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team for smooth operations and reporting.

Education

Grade 12

National Certificate NQF Level 3 Rock Breaker

Valid Blasting Certificate for underground (Hard Rock)

Job description

Valterra Platinum Limited seeks a General Miner at Mototolo Borwa to support mining operations, execute blasting activities, and maintain safety and process standards in underground hard rock environments.

The role requires 1–3 years experience as a Miner or Crew Captain, with Grade 12 and Blasting Certification, and a medical fitness test may be required. Opportunity to contribute to high-performance operations and safety culture.