Control Room Operator (Underground Platinum Mine)

Job Overview: Monitor and control underground operations from the control room, so production and safety systems work as planned.

Minimum Requirements: -Matric, with relevant technical or mining control room training (or equivalent). -At least 2 years’ experience in a mining control room or in underground operations. -Computer literacy and the ability to monitor several systems at once. -Clear communication under pressure. -Advantageous: Experience with mine monitoring, SCADA or similar systems; underground operating experience; platinum mining experience.

Key Responsibilities: -Monitor underground systems, such as ventilation, pumping, conveyors, and safety and communication systems, using the control room screens. -Respond to alarms and escalate and record faults and emergencies as per the procedures. -Communicate with underground teams, supervisors and engineering by radio or phone. -Keep accurate logs and shift handover reports. -Follow emergency response and evacuation procedures.