Miner - Production (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) at De Beers Group

Job Description :


The Miner is responsible for controlling the relevant mining process by the optimal utilisation of people and equipment to achieve stipulated targets in accordance with the mining plan.


Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:


Coordinating and monitoring the relevant Drilling and Blasting activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
The management of all SLC mining related Explosives
Control and management of the CBS, Electronic Det Timing
Bulk Emulsion Handling (storage, transportation, charging and blasting process)
Control of all Long Hole Drilling Consumables, Drill rods, Shanks, Drill bits etc
Dust control Management in drilling section
Planning activities in accordance with the mining plan and allocating resources as required
Coordinating shift hand over at the beginning of the shift by checking relevant documentation, the required physical mining activities and communicating tasks to team members of the relevant mining crew


This role is in the Mining Department at a Band 8 Level and reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications:

Education required:


Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
Blasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock / Equivalent Qualification
Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange)
Computer Literacy - MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License


Experience & knowledge required:


Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have included the supervisory skills of planning, organising, leading and controlling in long hole mining.


Sound knowledge and experience of:


Underground mining practices and operations
Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
Knowledge of Explosives Regulations (MHSA Chapter 4)
Explosives Handling
Experience in Emulsion Charging Rig operation
Electronic Det Timing
Central Blasting System (CBS)
Up hole/long hole Charging
Sub Level/Block caving


Other requirements:


Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may require
Must have strong administrative and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starter
Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground. Medical assessment will include vertigo and claustrophobia amongst others. Able to tolerate physical exertion
The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company's pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric and technical assessments and security clearance