Shaftman Grade 1 at Murray & Roberts

Job description

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

• Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specifications
• Safe operation of the stage.
• Conduct all assigned work in a satisfactory and competent manner.
• Ensuring the safety of the employees under his/her control.
• Complying with the Health and Safety policy and practices of the company.

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Valid Onsetters certificate
• Drill Rig Operator Certificate of Competency
• Competency A, B and AB
• Sound co-ordination skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in English

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 1 year's mining  experience
• Previous working experience as a Stagehand
• Shaft sinking, equipping and construction experience
• Working in an underground mining environment.
• Knowledge of Shaft Concrete Lining, Bank Operation, Concrete Related Work, Batch Plant, Wet Crete Applications, Civil Construction.
• Sound drilling and blasting knowledge for the specific mining sector
• Knowledge of sound people management practices, including basic conditions of employment.
• Extensive shaft sinking experience and all related disciplines (Preferred)