Miner
Recruite Agency
A mining house in Roodepoort, Gauteng is hiring a Miner for its safety department to promote a culture of zero harm. You will conduct risk assessments, facilitate safety training and inductions, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act. Relevant safety qualifications and underground work willingness are required. Responsibilities Coordinate emergency response procedures including fire drills, evacuation exercises, and first aid response for mine emergency preparedness. Supervise mining crew activities to ensure production is carried out according to the mining plan within approved safety parameters. Investigate all incidents, accidents, and near misses thoroughly, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions. Operate mining equipment such as drill rigs, continuous miners, roof bolters, and loaders safely per operating procedures. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production and safety reports detailing achievements, incidents, and concerns. Requirements For supervisory roles, a Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency or Shift Boss Certificate from the relevant mining authority. A minimum of three to five years of experience in the mining industry with specific experience in the relevant mining method. A valid medical certificate of fitness confirming fitness to work in a mining environment including underground conditions. For blasting roles, a valid blasting certificate and experience in handling and use of explosives in a mining environment. A Grade 12 certificate is the minimum; a relevant mining qualification or blasting certificate is essential for technical roles. Qualifications Blasting Certificate or Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency
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A mining house in Roodepoort, Gauteng is hiring a Miner for its safety department to promote a culture of zero harm. You will conduct risk assessments, facilitate safety training and inductions, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act. Relevant safety qualifications and underground work willingness are required.
Responsibilities Coordinate emergency response procedures including fire drills, evacuation exercises, and first aid response for mine emergency preparedness. Supervise mining crew activities to ensure production is carried out according to the mining plan within approved safety parameters. Investigate all incidents, accidents, and near misses thoroughly, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
Operate mining equipment such as drill rigs, continuous miners, roof bolters, and loaders safely per operating procedures. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly production and safety reports detailing achievements, incidents, and concerns.
Requirements For supervisory roles, a Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency or Shift Boss Certificate from the relevant mining authority. A minimum of three to five years of experience in the mining industry with specific experience in the relevant mining method. A valid medical certificate of fitness confirming fitness to work in a mining environment including underground conditions.
For blasting roles, a valid blasting certificate and experience in handling and use of explosives in a mining environment. A Grade 12 certificate is the minimum; a relevant mining qualification or blasting certificate is essential for technical roles.
Qualifications Blasting Certificate or Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency
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