Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

•      Grade 12

•      Driver’s License

•      National Blasting Certificate

•      Underground Mining

•      Health and Safety Standards and Procedures

•      Knowledge of reef types

•      Knowledge of materials utilized

•      Correct handling of explosives

•      Communication skills essential

•      Maintenance ability advantageous

•      Risk Assessment ability

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

•      2 years relevant experience in Miner position

•      2 years experience as Primary Machine Operator with onsite Miner / Blaster training through training centre and 1.5 years’ experience as trainee Miner / Blaster

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

•      Conduct starts of shift safety meeting and provide instruction to crew of Operators and General Mining Assistants

•      Oversee shift to ensure safety and production targets achieved

•      Ensure safe and effective blasting

•      Conduct end of shift procedures, safety checks and reporting

•      Build good working relationships

•      Coordinate, monitor and supervise the performance of direct reports

•      Reduce costs and waste

•      Support the Transformation agenda

•      Integrate HSEQ into all work processes

•      Provide feedback to be used in reports

On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.comor [email protected] on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 12 May 2024

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents that are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

NB: The subject line should clearly state the complete Job title and Reference Number.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.