Developer

Listing reference: mr_001563
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 27 March 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Witbank
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Developer to be placed in Zbulo NS Decline Development Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description

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

  • Effective supervision of the mining crew to safely achieve production targets
  • Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, to meet daily targets
  • Effective management of materials, consumables and explosives
  • Participate in waiting place / pre-shift meetings and ensure parameters relating to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood
  • Perform drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping in line with legal appointment
  • Team and self-understand to comply with M&RC’s policies, procedures, and safety standards
  • Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
  • Risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client’s safety requirements
  • Effective self-management and alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
 
  • Grade 12 or NQF level 4 equivalent
  • Blasting Certificate (Fiery Mines)
  • Gas testing and Flame proofing Certificates [Essential]
  • Basic Rigging Certificate
  • Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory certificate
  • Valid First Aid Certificate
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Strata 2 (Essential, if not available, must obtain at on-boarding)
  • Police clearance for blasting
  • Good English verbal and written communication skills
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
 
  • At least 5 years of experience in a trackless mechanised underground mining environment
  • Experience in application of wetcrete, installation of welded mesh and spin anchors
  • Experience leading and supervising an underground crew of operators
  • Extensive knowledge of mechanised development operations
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
  1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  2. Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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