Job Title: Sub Level Caving (SLC) Specialist
Location: Lime Acres
Closing Date: 18 October 2015

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position reports to the Drill and Blast Engineer and control the ore extraction process in sub-level caves to ensure optimal utilization of people and equipment to obtain production targets.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Conduct general mining, drilling and blasting responsibilities during SLC operations
Control the utilization of allocated and other resources
Identify deviations or non-conformances, plan and implement corrective actions to ensure attainment of production plan
Install, maintain, support and remove temporary support in mining excavations
Monitor and maintain a safe and healthy working environment in the work place
Collecting, handling, transporting and storing explosives
Examining and declaring workplaces safe and healthy for work
Responsible for planning, controlling, leading, organizing and participating in first-line repairs, scheduled maintenance and breakdowns
Responsible for testing, monitoring and controlling gases
Supervise or execute tasks related to SLC mining
Perform risk assessments
Perform Asset maintenance according to OEM specifications
Candidate must be willing to work FULCO/CONTOPS shifts
Ensure adherence to related legislation and company policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12
Miner with valid Blasting certificate with 5 years’ experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a production and/or trackless production environment
Valid driver’s license (EB)
Computer literacy (MS Office)
Working knowledge of specialist Drill and Blast design software will be an advantage

Other Skills/Competencies:

Attention to detail and accuracy
Supervisory experience
Technical knowledge of mining operations
Planning, coordinating and prioritising
Analyzing and interpretation of information
Applicable legal knowledge and understanding
Decision making ability in a fast changing environment

Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan and internal candidates. Pre-screening, profile testing, on mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Kgatelopele.