Operator Rock Drill; No Assistant

Minimum Qualifications

Level 1:
Grade 9 Certificate GET Services

• NQF 2 Elementary Certificate (Grade 10 or equivalent)
• VTS Testing suitable grading
• Certified competend as a Drill Rig Operator
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Clear security screening record.
• Clear credit record

• Drilling and Equipment maintenance
• Effective rock drill operation at the development and stoping ends to achieve targets within set quality standards.
• Effective drilling of equipment through drilling holes using drill steel equipped with a “knock-off bit”.
• Effectively position and remove a drill carriage.
• Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and specifications.
• Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks.
• Install grouted support, rope anchors, rock bolts and mechanical props.
• Ensure that equipment is always maintained to perform the job and not damaged.
• Conduct basic maintenance activities on equipment.
• Administration and Reporting
• Communicate any stumbling blocks for actions to be taken.
• Ensure that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside immediate area of responsibility.
• Support team members whenever required.
• Drilling of face holes and/or support holes
• Ensure holes are drilled to the correct depth and angle required by mining standards.
• Ensure that roofbolt is installed as per mining standards.
• Assist with charging up when required.
• Assist with the face preparation including safety nets and props.
• Stakeholder Relations
• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.
• Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
• Building a values-based organisational culture
• Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.
• ESG Compliance
• Align to international responsible mining principles.
• SA Gold Operations:
  Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
• SA PGM Operations:
  Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative.
• US PGM Operations:
  Enhance together for ICCM principles.
• SHE Compliance
• Participate in SHE meetings.
• Identify personal protective tools and equipment.
• Effectively conduct gas testing with an F.G.T.D.
• Identify and report hazards and risks.
• Identify flammable / noxious gas underground.
• Ensure that the prescribed safety equipment is always worn.
• Ensure that all safety and legal requirements are carefully followed
• Focus on safe production & operational excellence
• Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence
• Improve our position on global industry cost curve

• None