Roofbolter Operator – North West, Rustenburg Full Time

Operate a mobile mechanized Roofbolter underground and drill and install roof bolts according to the drill plan adhering to standard operating procedures and required mining and safety standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 /STD 10 or NQF 4 is essential.

• Roofbolter Competency Certificate is essential.

• 1-3 years’ experience as TM3 Roofbolter Operator

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail

• Time Management Skills

• Planning and Organising Skills

• Communication Skills

• Problem Solving Skills

• Adhering to Instructions and Procedures

• Hand-Eye Coordination (Dover)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safe, efficient and proper use of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure to ensure health and safety requirements.

• Obtain daily and weekly work instructions from Shift/Team Supervisor and prepares and plans work priority lists and resource requirements in order to complete tasks.

• Ensure accurate understanding of the roofbolting plan and sequence and ensure that all equipment and consumable requirements are communicated to Shift/Team Supervisor to complete allocated work tasks.

• Ensure that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside immediate area of responsibility.

• Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.

• Operate the Roofbolt according to required standards to drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts and test bolts for specified tension.

• Continuously report and capture all required roofbolt information on the on-board computer.

• Continuously ensure that required roofbolt consumables are in place and that water and diesel requirements are met as per safe standard operating procedures.

• Provide information during shift handovers if needed to ensure the synchronized functionality of operations.

• Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free and recommends remedial action where necessary.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Company’s Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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