Miner - Wessels Mine

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WESSELS:

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Miner, you will be responsible for lead to mine and extract ore according to Mining legislation and regulations.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

•Taking charge of the underground blasting operations within the designated area; •Ensure the delivery of quality product to the plant; •Achieve the daily production targets; •Be familiar with the Production process activities, trends and brief operators accordingly at the start of each shift; •Collect explosives and accessories, lock up and transport to the face; •Transport explosives and accessories by means of a Self-Propelled mobile machine; •Handle explosives in the mining environment; •Lock up extra or unused explosives and accessories; •Monitor and control Blasting accessories stock levels; •Organize and control general road maintenance activities.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

•Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a hard rock mining environment

•Knowledge of SAP and MS Office will be an added advantage •Underground bord and pillar mining (mechanized Mining) experience is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

•Grade 12 with Mathematics (External candidate); •Grade 10 (Internal candidates); •Valid drivers License is essential; •Underground blasting certificate for Metalliferous Mines is essential;

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

This advertisement will close on 07 May 2024.

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