Rock Drill Machine Operator Stoping

Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa

Job Description


Company Description

Come and join us as part of Anglo-American Platinum. Amandelbult Complex as a Rock Drill Machine Operator Stoping, you will be responsible to make the workplace safe, remove barred rock from the panel, sweep the back areas, drill the face in stoping panel. Quality and Safe drilling required. Working under the guidance and supervision of a Stoping Team Supervisor/ Stoper

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Anglo Platinum:

Our Platinum business mines, processes, and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world's leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world - from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.


  • Compliance to specific requirements (legal, standards, procedures and working guides).
  • Barred rock is removed within the specified time limit.
  • Prescribed support standards are met, proper placement and stacking of equipment.
  • Safety and Risk compliance and installed mechanical jacks and safety nets
  • Installing hanging wall support Ensuring high standard of safety in section.
  • Decide with team whether the development end is safe to work or not.
  • Hanging, sidewall and face is barred to solid and footwall is cleaned to the correct distance from the face.
  • Misfires are identified and reported.
  • Services and ventilation requirements are within the prescribed requirements.
  • Safety and Risk compliance Operation of all mechanical equipment/tools required for the role.
  • Drilling equipment is correctly assembled and dissembled.
  • Holes are drilled on the indicated marks, to the correct depth, line and dip.
  • Drilling is completed within the specified time frame and Safety and Risk compliance.
  • Ensuring that equipment are transported and stored per the prescribed requirements.
This role is in the Mining Department at a B3 level reporting to the Stoping Team Supervisor.

Qualifications
  • Grade 10 Numeracy and Literacy.
  • Grade 12 certificate will be advantageous
  • Passed Rock Drill Machine Operator Support training module
  • Competent B
To be successful, you will have the following experience:
  • At lease 1 year experience as Rock Drill Machine Operator.
Additional Information
  • Provide record of service
  • Candidate will be expected to undergo a Medical Fitness Test and Assessments
How to apply:
  • To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process. The documents required are as follows:
  • Certified ID copy
  • Certified copies of qualifications
  • You may also apply via the CV drop boxes, placed at the various Security entrances at Amandelbult. - Please ensure a contact email address and the Job refence number is clearly visible on the CV
  • This advert is not to be distributed on any social media platform.
Background checks:
  • By applying for this job, you provide consent that your personal details, including your fingerprints, can be used to conduct background screening where appropriate. For more information, please visit: https://www.angloamerican.com/site-services/applicant-privacy-notice/applicant-privacy-notice-en
Privacy Statement:
  • Anglo American / De Beers Group collects and processes personal data in accordance with the relevant regulations. For more information, please visit: https://www.angloamerican.com/site-services/applicant-privacy-notice/applicant-privacy-notice-en
Inclusion and Diversity Optional for Manual Applications Roles:
  • Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
  • Preference will be given for candidates from Amandelbult local host Communities: Mantserre, Mogwase, Ramokoka, Thabazimbi & Bakgatla Ba Kgafela
Closing date: 23 January 2023

Anglo American

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1287258
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned