MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator
• Competency A will be an advantage
• A valid Trade Test Certificate will be an advantage
• Valid Driver’s license & own reliable transport
• Must have no criminal record
• Must be able to successfully pass all SAPS and Client screening processes
• Medically fit to work underground

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 3 Years underground experience as Raisebore Operator and 3 Years as a Raisebore Foreman
• Operation, establishment, de-establishment, and maintenance of Raisebore and machines and equipment
• Operation and management of Robotic Shaft Liner will be an added advantage
• Must be able to work flexible hours and willing to relocate
• Must be willing to relocate on a temporary basis to other African countries
• Must be able to work at heights
• Administration skills and computer literacy

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure overall compliance with Health and Safety requirements
• Ensure Production Targets are met
• Planning of stock, material, and equipment availability
• Ensuring the machine and equipment is in a good and operational state
• Preventing unplanned breakdowns and ensuring regular maintenance
• Tool and equipment control
• Management of personnel and working hours
• Promoting good client relationships
• Ensure all Health and Safety issues around the workplace, equipment and people are identified and eliminated
• Ensure the machine is assembled according to the procedures and Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers’ specifications
• Inspect the underground work area and ensure that it is safe.
• Check if eyebolts are secured
• Clean footwall in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications
• Alignment of Raisebore machine.
• Be able to work at heights
• Must be able to interpret schedules and be schedule driven