Company Description
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Platinum Business as a Fix Term Developer responsible for the health and safety of all persons in your team, fulfilling a shift related role in a development underground area ensuring a safe quality blast per day. This is a
Fixed Term Contract appointment for Capital Development Services.
Zero Harm. Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
Anglo Platinum
Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining
Job Description
This is a
Fixed Term Contract appointment under Capital Development Services.
The focus for this role will be to:
- Ensure proper handover and communication with alternate shift.
- Ensure good blasting and explosives management i.e adherence to controls for explosives, boxes, centralized blasting NSS box etc., and order explosives when necessary.
- Collect and test Lamp, GDI (Gas detecting instrument) and proceed underground and check material / cars and services, report on any GDI triggers or exceptions at end of shift.
- Adherence to waiting place procedures - Check PPE / injuries of workers, collect clock cards and mark gang make up, conduct meeting (Safety / production / briefs / labour / leave), confirm daily tasks / plan (ensure material / equipment available) and check material in store, notice board up to date, all explosive boxes locked/clean, Refuge bay and First Aid Box inspections; and Test for gasses and ensure ventilation as per standard procedure (velocity/ W/B,D/B). and do Fire Drill at Refuge Bay.
- Over inspect completion of Pre-start/ Pre-use Risk assessments and SLAM by team members
- Temporary & Permanent Support Installation – Adherence to Mine Standard and Geotechnical recommendations. (Check spacing/distance from face, 90° installation to H/W, Installation on solid F/W, release handle installation as per Mine standards, releasing tool available on last Camlok and Camlok condition (locking pin/headboard/footplate and check support line (elongate/roof bolts), spacing (dip/strike) of elongates and roof bolts, correct installation angle (90° to H/W), correct length cut of elongates, nozzle of jackpot facing back area and Installed on solid/clean F/W).
- Face preparation and marking off – Wash, inspect all sockets and treat misfired shots. (Shot holes to be marked off by holder of valid blasting certificate only, Holes to be marked at correct burden, direction lines (90° to face), all paint lines (highway lines/ref, lines/perimeter, lines/support/roof bolt/), rig holes (top/bottom) and Shot holes not close than 150mm from sockets and ensure safety nets are the correct size, not damaged, correctly tightened, correct overlap, installed full width of ASG/panel/ end with C/S hooks to hook the safety net).
- Drilling of shotholes - Adherence to safe drilling practices i.e Declare face safe prior to drilling, No drilling if nets not installed Check drilling on mark/direction, drilling on correct dip (not damaging H/W or F/W), drilling full length of jumper, continuously barring during drilling and water pump working during drilling.
- Charging up – Adherence to safe charging procedures, Quality barring prior to charging up, test for gasses, De-sludge all shot holes properly, use of correct charging equipment and load correct quantity of explosives
- Timing/Blasting - Connect fuses in correct sequence as per Mine Standards, test slave station, test blasting wires, connect blasting wires to Safe Start, lock away all excessive explosives not used and ensure all workers out of place of work. Ensure all barricades to panel/end closed as per Mine Standards, adherence to blasting schedule and time
- Monitor Quality Control - Measuring end/face advance daily (3 points i.e top + bottom + ASG). Plot advance daily on plan and measure sweepings from face, all support from face, all other services daily (A+W/pillar/ventilation controls/mono winch/face winch) and Best cut (daily).
- Conduct detailed shift reporting on Injuries, Incidents, breakdown or status of equipment, hazards not remediated, material consumption or shortages.
- Implementation of best/ leading mining practices within working area.
This role is in the Mining department at a C2 level reporting to the Shift Supervisor Mining.
Qualifications
You will be required to have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Medically and physically fit
- Blasting certificate / Rock Breaking Certificate is required.
- Passed Developer specific training modules
- Passed area specific training modules for Developer
- Passed basic developing equipment maintenance modules
Knowledge, skills and experience required:
- 3 years relevant experience as a Developer or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the following Legal Requirements will be advantageous: MHSA Chapter 14 (Protection in workings), Minerals Act Chapter 8 (Responsibility in workings), MHSA Chapter 9 (Occupational Hygiene), MHSA Chapter 22 (Schedules) and MHSA Chapter 23 (Reporting of accidents).
Additional Information
Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing Date 09/05/2025
