ROCK DRILL OPERATOR (GRADING B1)

 Qualifying Criteria :

• Grade 11 or equivalent ABET Level
• MQA Competency B Certificate
• Rock Drill Certificate of Competence as recognised by the MQA
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Applicant must possess good verbal communication skills
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Fluency in any of the 11 Official languages
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Must be deadline-driven with the ability to work under pressure
• Must have experience working underground
• Applicant must possess written and verbal communication skills
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record
• Must be declared medically fit by our Occupational Health Centre.

 Responsibilities :

• Work a rotation of shifts
• Perform all the duties safely as trained by our training centre
• Be observant of the condition of equipment and materials used to ensure company standards are met   
• Promptly report any possible problems that may cause work obstruction
• Must be able to determine the cleanliness of the workplace and adhere to housekeeping standards and procedures   
• Comply with proper Health and Safety policies and procedures as required (i.e. when performing various duties underground)
• Hearing Protective devices are always to be worn while drilling operations are in progress, as well as any other P.P.E. which is prescribed. (Safety belts in steep areas)
• Frequent examinations of the immediate hanging face and sidewall are to be conducted. If additional barring is required or in your opinion, the area appears unsafe, call the Miner or Team Leader to investigate and make it safe
• Do not remove any support without the instructions of the Miner
• Ensure hoses and fittings are properly secured at their attachment points
• Install gate stulls between yourself and other machine crew or workers in steeply dipping areas or where there is danger of rolling rocks
• Drill on the marks and direction lines that the Miner draws
• Ensure that you are working in an area where support is installed according to the Mine’s Standards, at all times
• Your attention is drawn to the content of the Mine’s Standard Procedure
• Perform any related duties as may be required from time to time by a supervisor
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”