Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Construction Man (No trade/B Cert) to be placed in Marikana, North West. The successful candidate will report to the Foreman Engineering. 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 and efficient supervision of the mining construction crew to achieve production targets

Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment

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

Team and self-assist with drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard

Team and self-understand and comply with M&RC's policies, procedures, standards

Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client's safety requirements

Effective self and team management and alignment with MRC values and leadership initiatives)

Safe installations and construction of pump stations, dam walls, piping and valves

Safe installation of conveyor transfer points, drive stations, tail ends, head ends, belt tensioning

Supervise underground rigging installation and hooking points

Comply with the lock out systems required on machinery and equipment

Adhere to M&RC's policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF4)

Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification

Operating license for underground equipment

Basic Rigging certificate

Numeracy skills

Supervisory skills

Proficient in Microsoft [Word and Excel]

Planning and organising skills

Ability to perform risk assessments proficiently

Good English written and verbal communication skill

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

At least 4 years of experience in underground mining and construction

Knowledge of all construction work such as pipe installations, rail construction and concrete

Rigging experience essential

Experience transporting and operating machinery in an underground mining environment

Experience supervising a team

Knowledge of construction work such as pipe installations, rail construction and concrete

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.

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• Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
• An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your

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