Underground Rock Drill Operator — Precision Drilling & Safety

JVR Software; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpumalanga-based mining role seeks a rock drill operator with 2+ years underground experience. You will set up and operate rock drills to exact patterns and depths, check the working area, and install temporary supports as needed. A valid Certificate of Fitness and rock drill training are essential for this position.

Experience with conventional drilling and strict safety practices is required. Candidates should maintain clean workspaces, report hazards, and ensure equipment is properly stored

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or higher with rock drill operator training or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ underground rock drill operator experience.
• Good knowledge of conventional drilling and safety.
• Valid Certificate of Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Check the working place and test the hanging wall before drilling.
• Set up and operate the rock drill, and drill to the specified pattern and depth.
• Install temporary support where required.
• Keep tools and the working place clean and in good order.
• Report hazards, defects and incidents.

Skills

Rock drill operation

Conventional drilling

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 10 or higher with rock drill operator training or equivalent

Certificate of Fitness

Tools

N/A

Job description

Mpumalanga-based mining role seeks a rock drill operator with 2+ years underground experience. You will set up and operate rock drills to exact patterns and depths, check the working area, and install temporary supports as needed. A valid Certificate of Fitness and rock drill training are essential for this position.

Experience with conventional drilling and strict safety practices is required. Candidates should maintain clean workspaces, report hazards, and ensure equipment is properly stored