Underground Control Room Operator (B Cert)

Cementation Africa; Brits; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Operator Control Room (With B Cert) to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Supervisor Control Room and will be responsible for effective control room operations to meet daily production targets.

The role requires Grade 12/NQF4, a valid Blasting Certificate, and strong numerical and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with Mathematics & Science is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic office software.
• Exposure to digital production control systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor underground control room systems to meet daily production targets.
• Oversee services and infrastructure during shifts (water, pumps, fans, conveyors).
• Assist and supervise Control Room Assistants (site-specific).
• Report outages and coordinate communications to users per notification process.
• Record standing hours and outages; escalate anomalies to Supervisor.
• Maintain control room housekeeping and system functionality.

Skills

Numerical skills

Radio communication

Decision making under pressure

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Systems and process oriented

Adaptability to technology

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Digital production control systems

Job description

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Operator Control Room (With B Cert) to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Supervisor Control Room and will be responsible for effective control room operations to meet daily production targets.

The role requires Grade 12/NQF4, a valid Blasting Certificate, and strong numerical and English communication skills.