Job Description

Murray & Roberts Cementation invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Vertical # Equipper to be placed in Ivanplats Plaatreef Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Lead Shaftman 2. 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 and efficient supervision of the mining crew to achieve production targets
• Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment
• 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
• Team and self-understand and comply with M&RC's policies, procedures, standards
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client's safety requirements
• Effective self-management and alignment with MRC values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirementsSuitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Blasting Certificate
• Basic Rigging Certificate
• Onsetter Certificate [advantageous]
• Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Supervisory skills
• Proficient in Microsoft [Word and Excel]
• Planning and organising skills
• Good English verbal and written communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 4 years as Vertical Shaft Equipper with experience in heavy steel erection, underground construction, re-enforcing and form work
• Experience in effective team supervision and planning, organising and control of activities to achieve production targets
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of bulk heads, conveyor belts, tip and box fronts

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.

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