Operator Charging Crew - South32, Wessels Mine

South32
Hotazel, Northern Cape, South Africa
Competitive
Nov 24, 2022
Dec 08, 2022
934047110
Permanent
Full Time
English
POSITION SYNOPSIS:
  • The purpose of the role is to safely assist with charging up of drilled holes with explosives and accessories.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Serious contenders will have Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science/ Grade 10 (Internal candidates) with a of 1-year minimum relevant experience in a mining environment;
  • Competency B certificate is advantageous;
  • Valid driver's license is essential.


CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Prepare Primers in the Primer bay;
  • Handle explosives in the mining environment;
  • Destroy old explosives in an underground workplace;
  • De-water and de-sludge blast holes;
  • Handle explosives in the mining environment;
  • Charge shot holes with: primed explosives, bulk explosives, cartridge explosives and accessories;
  • Barricade charged faces;
  • Assist with blasting operations (Blast Guards, etc.);
  • Pump water using Submersible De-watering Pumps.


Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference nr at our website http://careers.south32.net

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups)

Applications close 8 December 2022 at 17H00.

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility