Roof Bolt Operator (Mangweni) at Afrimat

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification
• Valid Roofbolt Operator certificate of competence is essential
• Competent B Certificate
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must be able to read and write
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and safety act
• Good operating ability in confined space
• General knowledge of underground operations
• Must be medically fit and pass a medical examination

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Conducts pre-operational visual, physical, and operational checks of machines
• Face preparation (Install temporary support and do sounding and barring)
• Operates machine from face to face safely and efficiently
• Assists in maintaining ventilation and suspension of trailing cables and water hoses
• Drills bolt/long anchor holes into the roof as marked off by a competent person
• Install “tell tales “As per Miners instruction
• Correct depth of holes communicated to operator
• Install roof bolts/long anchors into holes as per RE recommendations
• Tests bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches
• Apply lock-out procedures as and when required
• Ensure that the correct PPE is in place
• Perform any other legitimate activity that might be required