Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Shaftman Grade 1 to be placed at Venetia Mine near Musina, Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the Lead Shaftman 1. 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:

• Engineering installations are constructed according to agreed standards, procedures and specification
• Safe operation of the stage.
• Conduct all assigned work in a satisfactory and competent manner.
• Ensuring the safety of the employees under his/her control.
• Complying with the Health and Safety policy and practices of the company.

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

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Valid Onsetters certificate
• Drill Rig Operator Certificate of Competency
• Competency A, B and AB
• Sound co-ordination skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills in English

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 1 year mining experience
• Previous working experience as a Stagehand
• Shaft sinking, equipping and construction experience
• Working in an underground mining environment.
• Knowledge of Shaft Concrete Lining, Bank Operation, Concrete Related Work, Batch Plant, Wet Crete
• Applications, Civil Construction.
• Sound drilling and blasting knowledge for the specific mining sector
• Knowledge of sound people management practices, including basic conditions of employment.
• Extensive shaft sinking experience and all related disciplines (Preferred)

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.

• 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 application unsuccessful.