Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Chargehand Diamond Drilling with B Cert, to be based at the Cooke 1 shaft near Westonaria, Gauteng. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor Mining.Job descriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective supervision of the plug crews
• Effective planning, leading, organising and control within area of responsibility to achieve daily production, quality and safety targets
• Conduct and participate in morning meetings and complete the relevant checklists, risk / safety documents as required.
• Conduct over inspection of diamond drilling equipment, relevant checklists and daily documentation for production and safety requirements
• Effective and timeous communication to relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows pertaining to diamond drill, site layouts and client requirements with regards to cover and core recovery
• Conduct legal inspections timeously
• Self and team understand and comply with M&RC's standards, procedures, policies and safety protocols
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation, escalate and report timeously
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with M&RC's values

Minimum requirementsSuitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Diamond Drill Operator Technical Skills Certificate or similar
• Blasting Certificate (essential)
• License to Supervise or similar supervisory course
• Intermediate Rigging Certificate
• Competent A & B Certificates
• Valid EB Driver's License (advantageous)
• Computer literate, ability to complete online training courses
• Good English verbal and written communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as a Miner
• Previous experience as a Shift Supervisor on Bulk Head plug construction (advantageous)
• Experience in maintenance of diamond drilling and auxiliary equipment (advantageous)
• Experience conducting baseline risk assessments [essential]
• Knowledge of diamond drilling/cover drilling operations, equipment and methods
• Knowledge of bulk head plug operations, equipment and methods

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.Disclaimer * The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.

• Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
• An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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