Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Timberman to be placed in Venetia,Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the Civil Foreman. 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 daily team supervision and take charge within agreed parameters in line with legal and safety protocols

Effective engineering maintenance, repairs and construction services to the shaft and station areas in line with quality standards and procedures

Perform planned shaft examinations, identify sub-standard / non-conformance issues e.g. mechanical, electrical, air, water and cabling problems and resolve in line with procedures

Safe and timeous timberman activities, including, on-level installation and repairs, manage and control shaft spillage and belt and loading levels, effectiveness of pipe and equipment installations, blast hanging boxes, tips, shoots etc.

Sign legal declarations for a workplace, record and be in charge of explosive usage within area of responsibility

Participate in the waiting place / pre-shift meetings to ensure desired parameters related to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood

Effective risk management and compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client's policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols

Effective communication at all levels to ensure safe and timeous workflows

Effective self and team management in alignment with M&RC's values

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent

Certified Competent as a Timberman

Blasting Certificate (Scheduled Mines)

Onsetter Certificate

Good English verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lead a team and take legal accountability for the workplace

Ability to identify rock strata conditions and their relevant supports

Medically fit for underground physical work

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

At least 2 years of experience as a Timberman in an underground mining environment

Experience in being able to take charge of a crew and taking legal accountability

Knowledge of shaft sinking, bank operations, vertical shaft equipping and civil construction.

Knowledge of shaft loading systems and loading conveyors.

Knowledge of operations and legal requirements relating to the Explosive Magazines or Explosive Master

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.
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