Bakubung Mine Vacancies

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Bolter Rig Assistant

Closing on: Aug 23, 2024

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
WESIZWE PLATINUM LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Core / Support: Core
Department: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bakubung Platinum Mine – Rustenburg

Role Description

Assist the Operator: Bolter Rig in the preparation of the drill site and operation of the rig. The position reports to the Miner.

Education and Experience Requirements

 Grade 10 or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification
 Valid Bolter Rig certificate of competence will be advantageous
 Relevant or proven record as a Bolter Rig assistant will be advantageous
 Minimum of 3 years` underground mining experience at metalliferous mines, which must be in a
hybrid, bord & pillar or mechanised mining development of large excavations
 Competent B is essential

Job Requirements

 Adherence to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures and rules
 Assist in drilling and installing support according to specified requirements in terms of positions,
directions, dips, depths and angle.
 Stop and start the rock drill equipment according to safety procedures and standards.
 Carry out housekeeping routines.
 Make sure that roof bolts are fitted according to standards
 Use the correct tools and equipment for cleaning drilling holes according to standard operating
procedures.
 Assists the Operator: Bolter Rig with the transportation of drill steel and other equipment to the drill
site.
 Assist with visual inspections of Bolter Rig Equipment according to departmental procedure to
minimize breakdowns and production losses by reporting abnormalities according to procedure.
 Assists in installing temporary support in areas where drilling is to take place.
 Assist the operator in connecting up the dust extraction system to the rig’s power supply and repair
any leaks to the compressor air hose system and pump to drain water during drilling operation.
 Follow work instructions and orders.
 Assist the Operator during services of the machine.
 Adhere to any general instruction that may be issued by the supervisors in the event machines are not
in operation.
 Daily attendance at work is essential.

Skills Required

 Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
 Sound Decision Making Skills
 Valid Driver’s Licence
 Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
 Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
 Underground mining practices and related operations environment
 Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
 Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
 Knowledge of Mining systems

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with relevant qualification copies to Recruitment@wesizwe.com on or before the 23rd August 2024. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. For telephonic enquiries please contact 014 004 1266.

Bolter Rig Operator

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
WESIZWE PLATINUM LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Core / Support: Core
Department: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bakubung Platinum Mine – Rustenburg

Role Description

Operates the Bolter Rig and ensure optimal utilisation of equipment to obtain production target levels as
required by the production plan. The position reports to the Miner.

Education and Experience Requirements

 Grade 10 or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification
 Passed Vienna Assessment at Level required to operate the Bolter Rig
 Valid Bolter Rig certificate of competence is essential
 Minimum of 3 years` underground mining experience as an appointed Bolter Rig Operator at
metalliferous mines, which must be in a hybrid, bord & pillar or mechanised mining development of
large excavations
 Competent A and B is essential

Job Requirements

Enforce compliance and adherence to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures and rules
 Ensure that the underground working conditions are maintained to a high and acceptable standard
 Support the optimisation of the shaft
 Ensure best practices and safe drilling practices are utilised during the drilling of support holes on the
roof (i.e. in terms of positions, directions, dips, depths and angle).
 Ensure all support units are installed to required standard.
 Follow work instructions and orders.
 Ensure proper understanding of the required actions and orders.
 Operation of Drillings and equipment to instructions
 Apply recognized work, operations and safety standards.
 Ensure that tasks are completed to required quality standards.
 Conduct daily inspections prior to usage.
 Monitor that the Drilling is maintained according to set schedule.
 Identify any unexpected problems that could require higher level technical support to the Bolter Rigs Compile an accurate shift report.
 Report to Miner when task complete.
 Accompany Miner when inspecting completed task.
 Clean and wash when drills on Standby
 Report any safety related issues or concerns to the safety rep or Miner
 Ensure that any allocated support works together as a team while completing tasks.
 Promote safety awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifyingunsafe work practices.
 Communicate process problems to necessary people.
 Daily attendance at work is essential.

Skills Required

 Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
 Sound Decision Making Skills
 Valid Driver’s Licence
 Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
 Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
 Underground mining practices and related operations environment
 Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
 Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
 Knowledge of Mining systems

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with relevant qualification copies to Recruitment@wesizwe.com on or before the 23rd August 2024. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. For telephonic enquiries please contact 014 004 1266.

Drill Rig Assistant

Closing on: Aug 23, 2024

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
WESIZWE PLATINUM LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Core / Support: Core
Department: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bakubung Platinum Mine – Rustenburg

Role Description

Assist the Operator: Drill Rig in the preparation of the drill site and operation of the rig. The position reports to the Miner.

Education and Experience Requirements

 Grade 10 or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification
 Valid Drill Rig certificate of competence will be advantageous
 Relevant or proven record as a Drill Rig assistant will be advantageous
 Minimum of 3 years` underground mining experience at metalliferous mines, which must be in a
hybrid, bord & pillar or mechanised mining development of large excavations
 Competent B is essential

Job Requirements

 Adherence to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures and rules
 Assist in drilling holes according to specified requirements in terms of positions, directions, dips and
depths.
 Stop and start the rock drill equipment according to safety procedures and standards.
 Carry out good housekeeping routines.
 Make sure that roof bolts are installed according to standards
 Use the correct tools and equipment for cleaning drilling holes according to standard operating
procedures.
 Assist the Operator: Drill Rig with the transportation of drill steel and other equipment to the drill site.
 Assist with visual inspections of Drill Rig Equipment according to departmental procedure to minimize
breakdowns and production losses by reporting abnormalities according to procedure.
 Assist the Operator in areas where drilling is to take place.
 Assist the operator in connecting up the dust extraction system to the rig’s power supply and repair
any leaks to the compressor air hose system and pump to drain water during drilling operations.
 Follow work instructions and orders.
 Assist the Operator during services of the machine
 Adhere to any other general instruction that may be issued by the supervisor(s) in the event thatAdhere to any other general instruction that may be issued by the supervisor(s) in the event that
machines are not in operation.
 Daily attendance at work is essential

Skills Required

 Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
 Sound Decision Making Skills Valid Driver’s Licence
 Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
 Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
 Underground mining practices and related operations environment
 Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
 Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
 Knowledge of Mining systems

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with relevant qualification copies to Recruitment@wesizwe.com on or before the 23rd August 2024. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. For telephonic enquiries please contact 014 004 1266.

Drill Rig Operator

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
WESIZWE PLATINUM LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Core / Support: Core
Department: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bakubung Platinum Mine – Rustenburg

Role Description

Operates Drill Rig and ensure optimal utilisation of equipment to obtain production target levels as required by the production plan. The position reports to the Miner.

Education and Experience Requirements

 Grade 10 or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification
 Passed Vienna Assessment at Level required to operate the Drill Rig
 Valid Drill Rig certificate of competence is essential
 Minimum of 3 years` underground mining experience as an appointed Drill Rig Operator at
metalliferous mines, which must be in a hybrid, bord & pillar or mechanised mining development of
large excavations
 Competent A and B is essential

Job Requirements

Enforce compliance and adherence to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures and rules
 Ensure that the underground working conditions are maintained to a high and acceptable standard
 Support the optimisation of the shaft.
 Ensure best practices and safe drilling practices are utilised during the drilling operations.
 Follow work instructions and orders.
 Ensure proper understanding of the required actions and orders.
 Operation of Drillings and equipment to instructions.
 Performs visual pre-start check on machine, according to the pre-start checklist and reports defects to
supervisor.
 Identifies symptoms leading to mechanical breakdowns before they occur, by observing gauges, visual
inspections and listening for abnormal sounds and immediately reports any defect to supervisor, TMM
breakdown crew and control room without delay.
 Performs basic lubrication on equipment, e.g. greasing and topping up oils, when refuelling.
 Ensure that daily tasks are completed to required quality standards.
 Conduct daily inspections and ensure full completion of pre-use checklist prior to usage.
 Monitor that the Drilling is maintained according to set schedule.
 Identify any unexpected problems that could require higher level technical support to the Drill Rigs
 Compile an accurate shift report.
 Report to Miner when task complete Accompany Miner when inspecting completed task.
 Clean and wash when drills on Standby Report any safety related issues or concerns to the safety rep or Miner
 Ensure that any allocated support works together as a team while completing tasks.
 Promote safety awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying
unsafe work practices.
 Communicate process problems to necessary people.
 Daily attendance at work is essential

Skills Required

 Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
 Sound Decision Making Skills
 Valid Driver’s Licence
 Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
 Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
 Underground mining practices and related operations environment
 Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
 Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
 Knowledge of Mining systems

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with relevant qualification copies to Recruitment@wesizwe.com on or before the 23rd August 2024. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. For telephonic enquiries please contact 014 004 1266.

LHD Operator

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
WESIZWE PLATINUM LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Core / Support: Core
Department: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bakubung Platinum Mine – Rustenburg

Role Description

Operates the Load Haul Dump (LHD) and ensure optimal utilisation of equipment to obtain production targets levels as required by the production plan. The position reports to the Miner

Education and Experience Requirements

 Grade 10 or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification
 Passed Vienna Assessment at Level required to operate the LHD
 Valid LHD certificate of competence is essential
 Minimum of 3 years` underground mining experience as an appointed LHD Operator at metalliferous
mines, which must be in a hybrid, bord & pillar or mechanised mining development of large
excavations
 Competent B is essential
 Competent A will be advantageous

Job Requirements

 Adhere to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures and rules
 Safely and efficiently Operates LHD according to laid down procedures and job standards.
 Performs visual pre-start check on machine, according to the pre-start checklist and reports defects to
supervisor.
 Keeps the equipment in a clean and tidy condition and presents it for service when required.
 Identifies symptoms leading to mechanical breakdowns before they occur, by observing gauges, visual
inspections and listening for abnormal sounds and immediately reports any defect to supervisor or
control room.
 Performs basic lubrication on equipment, e.g. greasing and topping up oils, when refuelling.
 Responsible for transporting ground to the tip underground and/or load into Dump Trucks.
 Clean and keep work area free of debris and obstructions.
 Prepare work area for supervisor.
 Conducts post service checks to the vehicle. Reports any outstanding defects/defaults to the appropriate TMM breakdown crew without any delay.
 Maintain effective working conditions.
 Know and understand the pre-start inspection procedure on the machine.
 Use of LHD to maintain roadways and keep in good condition at all times.
 Daily attendance at work is essential.

Skills Required

 Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in EnglishSound Decision Making Skills
 Valid Driver’s Licence
 Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
 Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
 Underground mining practices and related operations environment
 Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
 Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
 Knowledge of Mining systems

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with relevant qualification copies to Recruitment@wesizwe.com on or before the 23rd August 2024. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. For telephonic enquiries please contact 014 004 1266.

Miner

Closing on: Aug 23, 2024

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
WESIZWE PLATINUM LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Core / Support: Core
Department: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bakubung Platinum Mine – Rustenburg

Role Description

Control the ore extraction process to ensure optimal utilisation of people and equipment to obtain
production and safety targets. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and will carry a 4.1.1
MHSA legal appointment

Education and Experience Requirements

 Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
 Blasting Certificate for underground hard rock or National Certificate Rock breaking
Underground Hard Rock Level 3.
 Minimum of 5 years` underground mining experience at metalliferous mines, which must be
in a mechanised mining development and stoping (Bord and Pillar) environment and 3
years’ underground supervisory experience as an appointed Miner.
 Shiftboss Certificate will be advantageous
 Mine Overseer Certificate will be advantageous

Job Requirements

 Enforce compliance and adherence to Health and Safety Policy, standards, procedures
and rules
 Plan activities in accordance to operational and maintenance schedules and allocate
resources as required.
 Responsible for planning and leading mining teams to achieve daily, weekly and monthly
targets.
 Communicate operational information and changes to relevant teams to minimise delays in
Ore extraction or development progress.
 Order and monitor material including explosives to ensure sufficient availability according to
operational needs.
 Responsible for planning and organising crews who are under the direct control of the
miner.
 Co-ordinate shift hand over by checking log sheets, physical mining activities, and
communicate to relevant subordinates.
 Responsible for conducting planned task/job observations.
 Co-ordinate and monitor mining activities to ensure adherence to mine standards and
operational targets Supervise and ensure that blasting operations such as controlling of explosives, preparing
working face for blasting, charging up of face and sites, conducting blasting and treating
misfires are executed according to standards and procedures.
 Responsible for daily explosives control and management in workings as per Mine Health
and Safety Act Chapter 4 of the Acts Regulations
 Perform administrative duties according to legal requirements.
 Partake in accident and incident investigation(s) according to organisational standards.
 Responsible for ensuring proper ventilation underground.
 Perform risk assessments (Activity Based and Mini).
 Provide expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or
ensure the effectiveness of the team.
 Responsible for ensuring proper ventilation underground.
 Responsible for ensuring that the working place is safe.
 Responsible for conducting daily working environment examination, making it safe and
declaring the working place safe.
 Preparing the working faces up to the required standard.
 Daily attendance at work is essential

Skills Required

 Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
 Sound planning, leading and organisational abilities
 Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite will be advantageous.
 Knowledge and understanding of the disciplinary procedures.
 Sound Decision Making Skills
 Valid Driver’s Licence
 Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
 Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
 Underground mining practices and related operations environment
 Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground
mining
 Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
 Knowledge of Mining systems

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with relevant
qualification copies to Recruitment@wesizwe.com on or before the 23rd August 2024. Should
you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications,
your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. For telephonic enquiries please contact 014
004 1266.

Team Leader

Closing on: Aug 23, 2024

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
WESIZWE PLATINUM LIMITED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Core / Support: Core
Department: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bakubung Platinum Mine – Rustenburg

Role Description

To supervise and ensure that mining operations are carried out in accordance with MHSA Mining Regulations, company policies and standard procedures. The position reports to the Miner

Education and Experience Requirements

 Grade 10 or equivalent NQF Level 3 qualification.
 Relevant Team Leader certificate is essential.
 Minimum of 3 years` underground mining experience at metalliferous mines, which must be in a
hybrid, bord & pillar or mechanised mining development of large excavations as an appointed Team
Leader.
 Competent A and B is essential.
 Blasting Certificate for underground hard rock or National Certificate Rock breaking Underground Hard
Rock Level 3 will be advantageous.

Job Requirements

 Supervise team under area of responsibility
 Control the waiting place activities and fix any defects or breaches of regulations to maintain the
waiting place in healthy and safe working conditions.
 Complete, monitor and keep a daily shift attendance register and submit at Time and Attendance office
at end of shift.
 Hold start of shift talks daily with subordinates with regard to safety and the development schedule for
the shift.
 Supervise and ensure that inspections and pre-start checks on equipment and machines are carried
out on a shift basis as per laid down procedures.
 Ensure that all crew members are at work at start of shift and leave the working place to proceed to
surface at the end of a shift on a daily basis.
 Assist in conducting post service checks and during shift, of all equipment and machines in area of
responsibility using the required checklist and reports any outstanding defects/defaults to the
supervisor(s), control room and TMM breakdown crew without delays.
 Assist the section supervisor to maintain roadway conditions in order to maximise TMM productivity
 Ensure that ventilation equipment is maintained according to laid down standards
 Partake in the investigation of all incidents of property damage, accidents and near misses as they
occur.
 Comply with all safety aspects of the drilling, charging, blasting and cleaning cycle procedures
applicable in area of responsibility
 Keep record of and report to supervisor all equipment for repairs, damages and losses. Assist in making the area safe by barring and installing temporary supports, under supervision.
 Assist in preparing explosive charges, as per standard procedures.
 Daily attendance at work is essential.

Skills Required

 Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
 Sound Decision Making Skills
 Valid Driver’s Licence
 Trackless Mining machinery and trackless mining best practices
 Bord and Pillar and Conventional Stoping Mining
 Underground mining practices and related operations environment
 Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
 Understanding of the mechanised development cycle
 Knowledge of Mining systems

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please send your CV with relevant qualification copies to Recruitment@wesizwe.com on or before the 23rd August 2024. Should you not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. For telephonic enquiries please contact 014 004 1266

All the best with your applications.