Rock Drill Operator (Underground Platinum Mine)

Job Overview: Drill holes with a hand-held rock drill in stoping and development ends, safely and to the specified pattern.

Minimum Requirements: -Grade 10 or higher, with rock drill operator training or equivalent. -At least 2 years’ experience as a rock drill operator underground. -Good knowledge of conventional drilling and safety. -Valid Certificate of Fitness. -Advantageous: Experience in platinum mining; experience with pneumatic and hydraulic drills; a record of high drilling performance.

Key Responsibilities: -Check the working place and test the hanging wall before drilling. -Set up and operate the rock drill, and drill to the specified pattern and depth. -Install temporary support where required. -Keep tools and the working place clean and in good order. -Report hazards, defects and incidents.