Job Description

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Developer to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor Mining. 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:

• Cost containment, high mean time to failure after repairs
• Effective supervision of the mining crew to safely achieve production targets
• Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment 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
• Team and self-perform drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard and in line with legal appointment
• Team and self-understand and comply with Cemention Africa policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols
• Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, Cementation Africa and Client's safety requirements
• Effective self and team management and alignment with Cementation Africa values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Blasting Certificate (Metalliferous)
• Basic Rigging Certificate
• Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory certificate
• Ability to lead and supervise a team
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Proficient in Microsoft [Word and Excel]
• Planning and organising skills
• Numeracy 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:

• Minimum 5 year of mining industry experience as a Developer sinking decines
• 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 * The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.

• Cementation Africa 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 application unsuccessful.