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Role Description
The purpose of the role is to deliver applied trade as and when required. It is responsible for the day to day legal preventative
maintenance of TMMs. The role reports to the Charge Hand

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 in the relevant field
• Relevant Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship (section 13/26D) in Diesel Mechanic.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience as an appointed Diesel Mechanic is essential, of which 3 years should be in an underground Trackless mining environment.
• Knowledge on Hydraulics or relevant experience is essential
• Knowledge of diesel engine components
• Conversant with the requirements of Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
• Knowledge of planned maintenance

Job Requirements

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in the area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
• Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Analysing diagnostic test results.
• Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Checking vehicle lighting systems.
• Test driving vehicles to gauge performance.
• Performing preventative maintenance on TMMs.
• Maintaining detailed records of serviced TMMs.
• Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
• Maintaining a parts inventory.
• Ensuring good housekeeping.
• Ensure standard of maintenance work is achieved and preventing repeatable failures.
• In possession of a valid driver’s licence.

Skills Required

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sound planning, leading, and organisational abilities
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good team-leading skills – able to motivate
• Familiar with Mining Process and Maintenance requirements of related equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to assess work team and training requirements and implement a programme for development

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Role Description
The role is responsible for assisting the TMM Foreman on day to day running of the section, preventative legal maintenance of TMMs, procure and avail required TMM spares and supervision of TMM crews /artisans. The role reports to the TMM Foreman.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 in the relevant field
• Relevant Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship in one of the following trades (Auto Electrician/ Diesel Mechanic/ Fitter and/or Electrician)
• Minimum of 4 years’ post qualification experience is essential, of which 3 years should be in an underground Trackless mining environment.
• Law and standard/legal liability will be advantageous

Job Requirements

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in the area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
• Co-ordinate maintenance and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production targets.
• Responsible to perform preventative maintenance and scheduled legal inspections on equipment and machinery.
• Co-ordinate or support the implementation of the operational requirements of the mine's environmental policy and procedure.
• Responsible to minimize down-time and evaluate risk (i.e., Root Cause Analysis) in the area of responsibility.
• Execute and approve administrative tasks, including applicable systems (e.g., Modern Flow, ESS, X-Time).
• Responsible to ensure spares availability as per the area of responsibility.
• Perform standby duties and attend to breakdowns.
• Comply with requirements of various protocols at Department and company level.
• Responsible for investigating opportunities for improvement and developing, implementing, and controlling action plans to realize the improvements.
• Oversee or facilitate the selection and utilization of technical support services and logistics to optimize operational processes.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimize production delays.
• Responsible to oversee the testing of relevant systems and equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Responsible to prioritize activities that are aligned to the requirements of other departments.
• Determine schedules, assign work, and manage the performance of assigned personnel to ensure the achievement of production targets.
• Ensure the standard of maintenance work is achieved and preventing repeatable failures.

Skills Required

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sound planning, leading, and organizational abilities
• Have knowledge to identify and prioritize critical tasks to be executed during planned shutdowns
• Have knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, manuals, and drawings
• Sound Decision Making Skills
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
• Underground mining practices and related operations environment
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Understanding of the mechanized development cycle
• Respond and attend to breakdowns timeously and effectively to ensure minimum downtime and production losses
• Knowledge of Mining systems

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Role Description
Co-ordinate the maintenance activities to ensure effective maintenance according to organisational requirements and delegate tasks to subordinates to ensure safe installation, running and maintenance of equipment / TMM (Trackless Mobile Machinery & Track Bound) for optimum availability at the lowest cost. The role reports to the General Engineering Supervisor – TMM and will carry a 2.9.2 legal appointment

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 in the relevant field
• Relevant Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship in one of the following trades (Diesel Mechanic/ Auto Electrician/ Fitter or Electrician).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an appointed artisan on TMMs in the mining industry.
• Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (N6) will be advantageous.
• Supervisory Development Programme or Leadership Development Programme or equivalent will be advantageous

Job Requirements

• Co-ordinate maintenance and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production targets.
• Responsible to perform preventative maintenance and scheduled legal inspections on equipment and machinery.
• Co-ordinate or support the implementation of the operational requirements of the mines environmental policy and procedure.
• Responsible to minimize down-time and evaluate risk (i.e. Root Cause Analysis) in the area of responsibility.
• Execute and approve administrative tasks, including applicable systems (e.g. Modern Flow, ESS, X-Time).
• Responsible to ensure spares availability as per the area of responsibility.
• Perform standby duties and attend to breakdowns.
• Comply with requirements of various protocols at Department and company level.
• Responsible for investigating opportunities for improvement and developing, implementing, and controlling action plans to realize the improvements.
• Oversee or facilitate the selection and utilization of technical support services and logistics to optimize operational processes.
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimize production delays.
• Responsible to oversee the testing of relevant systems and equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Responsible to prioritize activities that are aligned to the requirements of other departments.
• Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation, Review: Ensure that all Engineering reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines, and schedules.
• Implement risk assessments, Safe work procedures and Planned Task Observations, review, monitor, train, and implement all codes of practice, policies, procedures, risk assessments, and standards and ensure all are in place for the effective management of safe working conditions in terms of related area of responsibilities and legal requirements.
• Company Policy & Procedures Compliance: Takes cognisance of and adheres to Company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non-compliance issues.
• Engagement & Communication: Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective/sound communication system with the Engineering Function.
• Responsible for the training and development of subordinates.
• Allocate and organise the availability of resources (including consumables and raw materials) and regulate the utilisation of resources within the designated area of responsibility to ensure achievement of production targets.
• Determine schedules, assign work, and manage the performance of assigned personnel to ensure the achievement of production targets.
• Ensure the standard of maintenance work is achieved and preventing repeatable failures.

Skills Required

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sound planning, leading, and organisational abilities
• Have knowledge to identify and prioritise critical tasks to be executed during planned shutdowns.
• Have knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, manuals, and drawings.
• Sound Decision Making Skills
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
• Underground mining practices and related operations environment
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
• Respond and attend to breakdowns timeously and effectively to ensure minimum downtime and production losses.
• Knowledge of Mining systems

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Role Description
This role is responsible for maintaining equipment (Shafts and Water Tunnels) according to sound practices and equipment specifications. The role reports to the Shaft Foreman.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for underground hard rock or equivalent
• Onsetter Certificate is essential
• Minimum of 3 years Shaft Timberman experience at metalliferous mines, which must also include at least 3 years as an appointed Onsetter in a vertical shaft
• Vertical Shaft repair experience is essential
• Shift Supervisor Certificate will be advantageous

Job Requirements

Effective Shaft Maintenance:

• Enforce compliance and adherence to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures, and rules
• Plan activities in accordance with operational and maintenance schedules and allocate resources as required
• Responsible for planning, controlling, leading, and organising repairs and breakdowns
• Communicate operational information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise delays in ore extraction or development progress
• Order and monitor material levels to ensure sufficient availability according to operational needs
• Perform Shaft Maintenance in line with legal requirements
• Adhere to safety standards in the transport environment
• Liaise with other teams in the area of responsibility
• Supervise multi-task team members
• Ensure the effectiveness of pipe and equipment installations
• Communicate process defects in a timely manner to avoid production delays to the relevant line of command
• Assisting with equipment maintenance
• Maintaining effective two-way open communication
• Must be prepared to work underground and outside normal working hours, shifts, and overtime (if required)

Administration of Shaft System:

• Raising stock requisitions for materials required
• Compile accurate shift and work order reports
• Complete and sign off allocated work orders
• Complete job cards and descriptions of work and spares used
• Compile ad-hoc reports for management or other customers
• Perform accident and incident investigation(s) according to organisational standards
• Perform risk assessments (Activity Based and Mini)
• Responsible for ensuring that the working place is safe

Skills Required

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sound planning, leading, and organisational abilities
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of the disciplinary procedures
• Sound Decision Making Skills
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
• Underground mining practices and related operations environment
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
• Knowledge of Mining systems

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Role Description

The Strata Control Officer is responsible for making observations and measurements underground to test the stability of the underground excavations and to provide support to the Rock Engineer and to the business unit. The role reports to the Rock Engineer.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 with numeracy and literacy or equivalent NQF qualification
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Strata Control
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience appointed as a Strata Control Officer in a Hard Rock underground mine
• Relevant tertiary qualification (B.Sc. Geology/ B.Tech Mining/ B.Sc. Mining) will be advantageous
• Bushveld experience will be advantageous

Job Requirements

• Assist with the testing and reporting of support units
• Provide technical training to miners and shift supervisors
• Monitor support system performance
• Geotechnical core logging, do RQD assessments
• Geotechnical underground logging and assessments
• Investigate and report strata control problems
• Update rock engineering plans
• Assess the quality of installed secondary support and do audit reports
• Report on observations made underground
• Preparation of rock samples for strength testing purposes
• Participate with start-ups and risk assessments
• Participate with FOG investigations
• Assist with the management of the TARP process at the mine

Skills Required

• Good writing and verbal communication
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)

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Role Description

The Strata Control Observer is responsible for making observations and measurements underground to ensure the compliance of the mining team in terms of support installation. They too are responsible to test the stability of the underground excavations and to provide support to the Rock Engineer and to the business unit. The role reports to the Strata Control Officer.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 with numeracy and literacy or equivalent NQF qualification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience appointed as a Strata Control Observer or Geotechnical Observer in a Hard Rock underground mine
• Certification in Strata Control or part thereof is advantageous
• Bushveld experience will be advantageous

Job Requirements

• Assist with the training and quality control of the installed support units
• Provide coaching to miners and shift supervisors
• Monitor support system performance
• Investigate and report ground control problems
• Update rock engineering plans
• Conduct comprehensive daily audits of all working places
• Assess the quality of installed secondary support
• Report on observations made underground
• Participate with start-ups and risk assessments
• Participate with FOG investigations
• Assist with the management of the TARP process at the mine
• Applicant will be required to work both day shift and nightshift rotations

Skills Required

• Good writing and verbal communication
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)

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Role Description

This role is responsible for monitoring and controlling the production process by allocating and managing resources (people and equipment) to attain the production targets. The role reports to the Mine Overseer. The role will carry a 2.15.1 appointment in assisting the Manager to execute responsibilities as placed on the Manager on the day to day running of operations

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Blasting Certificate for underground hard rock or equivalent
• Shiftboss Certificate
• Minimum of 6 years’ underground mining experience at metalliferous mines, which must be in a mechanised mining development and stoping (Bord and Pillar) environment and 3 years’ underground supervisory experience as an appointed Shift Supervisor
• Mine Overseer Certificate will be advantageous
• Mine Managers Certificate will be advantageous
• Mining Engineering Degree or B-Tech in Mining or equivalent qualification will be advantageous

Job Requirements

• Enforce compliance and adherence to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures, and rules
• Plan activities in accordance with operational and maintenance schedules and allocate resources as required
• Responsible for planning, controlling, leading, and organising repairs and breakdowns
• Communicate operational information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise delays in ore extraction or development progress
• Order and monitor material levels to ensure sufficient availability according to operational needs
• Responsible for planning and organising crews who are under the direct control of the miner
• Co-ordinate shift hand over by checking log sheets, physical mining activities, and communicate to relevant subordinates
• Responsible for conducting planned task/job observations
• Co-ordinate and manage labour structures and plan required relevant training
• Co-ordinate and monitor mining activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and operational targets
• Supervise and ensure that blasting operations such as controlling of explosives, preparing working face for blasting, charging up of face and sites, conducting blasting, and treating misfires are executed according to standards and procedures
• Perform administrative duties according to legal requirements
• Perform accident and incident investigation(s) according to organisational standards
• Responsible for ensuring proper ventilation underground
• Perform risk assessments (Activity Based and Mini)
• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in the area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section
• Responsible for ensuring that the working place is safe

Skills Required

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sound planning, leading, and organisational abilities
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and understanding of the disciplinary procedures
• Sound Decision Making Skills
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
• Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
• Underground mining practices and related operations environment
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
• Knowledge of Mining systems