Lead Shaftman 1

Listing reference: mr_001580
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 10 April 2024
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Potgietersrus / Mokopane
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Lead Shaftman 1 to be based at Ivan Plats Platreef mine, in Mokopane, Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the Master Sinker. 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 team supervision to achieve drilling and blasting targets during a shaft in line with legal appointment and M&RC's shaft sinking methodology, standards, procedures and safety protocols
  • Effective and safe shaft mucking, shaft lining extension, marking-off and drilling during a shift
  • Manage resources effectively, ensure labour and equipment are used optimally to achieve targets within cost and production requirements
  • Quality assure productivity and complete daily progress reports, reporting of abnormal conditions and logbooks required for legal and control purposes
  • Conduct daily toolbox meetings with crew
  • Coach, train and performance manage crew, motivate and take corrective / disciplinary actions as required
  • Self and team understand and comply with M&RC standards, procedures, policies and safety protocols
  • Proactive hazard and risk identification and mitigation
  • Participate in workplace accident investigations
  • Effective self and team management in alignment with M&RC values and leadership initiatives
  • Installation of service infrastructure

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
  • Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
  • Blasting Certificate
  • Onsetter Certificate
  • Recognised Shift Supervisor Certificate in Planning, Leading, Organising and Control
  • Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness
  • Covid- 19 Coronavirus Vaccination Certificate  (Site Specific)
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
  • 3 Year experience in an underground mining environment as a Miner level of which 2 years as a Sinker in a vertical shaft
  • Exposure to acting as a Shift Supervisor would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of batch plant operations
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
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  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

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