Shaft Timberman #QXWV8Y33

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Job Title: Shaft Timberman 

Department: Engineering

CLOSING DATE: 05 December 2024

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To safely construct, install and maintain shaft structures and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 /STD 10 (NQF 4) is essential.

• Valid Onsetter and Blasting Certificate is essential.

• 1 - 3 years working experience as a Banksman/Onsetter/Timberman is essential

• Valid medical certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES:

• Signal on a lock-bell system.

• Demonstrate an understanding of shaft signals.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of blasting products and their usage in an underground hard rock environment.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of the safe movement of men, material and equipment in the bank and shaft area

• Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of maintaining the shaft in good working order

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install swing barricades and sets of rails in an underground workplace.

• Install and remove pipes and accessories.

• Construct underground ladder-ways.

• Clear blockages from shaft ore passes.

• Prepare conveyances for shaft examination and repairs.

• Receive, handle, store and issue explosives and accessories at workplaces.

• Transport explosives and accessories by means of rolling stock.

• Load and remove rolling stock and load persons into and from shaft conveyances.

• Load long material into and out of shaft conveyances.

• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.

• Conduct on-the-job training and coaching.

If you are interested in applying, please logon to our website:

https://implats-ir.co.za/website/careers-listings.php

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 Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

IMPORTANT: 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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