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Timberman - MusinaListing reference: mr_001386Listing status: OnlineApply by: 10 October 2023Position summaryIndustry: Mining & QuarryingJob category: Other: MiningLocation: MusinaContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedIntroductionMurray & 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 descriptionThe 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 protocolsEffective engineering maintenance, repairs and construction services to the shaft and station areas in line with quality standards and proceduresPerform planned shaft examinations, identify sub-standard / non-conformance issues e.g. mechanical, electrical, air, water and cabling problems and resolve in line with proceduresSafe 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 responsibilityParticipate in the waiting place / pre-shift meetings to ensure desired parameters related to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understoodEffective risk management and compliance with DMR, M&RC and Clientxe2x80x99s policies, procedures, standards and safety protocolsEffective communication at all levels to ensure safe and timeous workflowsEffective self and team management in alignment with M&RCxe2x80x99s valuesMinimum requirementsSuitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalentCertified Competent as a TimbermanBlasting Certificate (Scheduled Mines)Onsetter CertificateGood English verbal and written communication skillsAbility to lead a team and take legal accountability for the workplaceAbility to identify rock strata conditions and their relevant supportsMedically fit for underground physical workSuitable candidates must have the following work experience:At least 2 years of experience as a Timberman in an underground mining environmentExperience in being able to take charge of a crew and taking legal accountabilityKnowledge 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 MasterAll appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.DisclaimerThe 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

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