Banksman with Ug Service

2 months ago


Thabazimbi Limpopo, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- Come and join us as a Banksman to fulfils a shift role on a shaft and you will be responsible for the safe flow of materials, equipment and employees through the bank area to and from the shaft stations. He is also required to ensure the operational effectiveness of the shaft head.

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

**Job Description
- Job Description**
- Reception and delivery of employees/ equipment/material to the underground operation.
- Maintains “Zero tolerance “level throughout shift.
- Completes pre-start and daily maintenance checks on equipment and safety devices before commencing work.
- Reporting and replaces sub-standard components.
- Maintains equipment and accessories to required standards.
- Ensure compliance to shaft operating procedures and equipment.
- Adhere to and follow specific code of practices & engineering standards.

**Received and checks material cars from yard and explosives trucks.**
- Adhered to shaft schedule and control movement of cars out and down the shaft.
- Removes and delivers cars from shaft to yard.
- Ensures adherence to procedures for sensitive materials i.e explosive.

**Movement of employees**
- Adhered to shaft schedule.
- Ensures adherence to procedures for movement of employee.

**Control administration of Shift**
- Receives and adhered shaft schedules, monitors and record the movement of employees/material/equipment to/from levels.
- Complete and forwards necessary documentation
- Prepare/ Monitor schedules and provide required support to shaft examination.

**This role is in the Engineering at a C1 level reporting to the Shaft Foreman**

**Qualifications
- Qualifications**
- Grade 12.
- Onsetter Certificate.

**Experience & knowledge required**:

- At least two years experience as an Onsetter in an Operational shaft

**Additional Information
- Additional information**
- Valid certificate of fitness
- Valid Red Ticket

**Who We Are**

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

**What We Offer**

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential. Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

**How to Apply**

**Closing date: 11 October 2024