Drill Master

 

Drill Master (Without B/Cert)
Listing Reference: mr_001809
Listing Status: Online
Apply by: 15 August 2025

Position Summary
Cementation
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job Category: Other: Mining
Location: Brits
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction
Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Drill Master (Without B/Cert) to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Developer. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.

Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Effective planning and organising of materials and equipment ensuring no wastage

• Execution of effective drilling and development to ensure daily production targets are met

• Effective planning, organising, leading and control within area of responsibility

• Effective supervision of drill rig operators to ensure adherence to work schedule

• Be alert and proactive in identifying and communicating equipment deficiencies

• Monitor and report on consumables used (bits, rods in R/m and shank and coupling usage)

• Effective self and team management in alignment with Cementation Africa values

• Compliance with SHEQ, Cementation Africa and Client standards, policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent

• Bolter Operator Certificate

• Blasting Certificate (advantageous)

• Valid EB Driver's License

• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground

• Good English verbal and written communication skills

• Operation of drill in all aspects

• Installation of support, splitsets, mesh and resin bolts

• Drilling long anchors

Work Experience
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 4 years drilling experience on a trackless mining operation

• Experience operating a bolter drill rig, installing weld mesh and split sets, drilling long anchors and drilling and installing quick-chem resin bolts with the same machine

• Extensive working experience in decline shaft development as a Drill Master (site specific)

• Experience in training Drill Operators and monitoring their performance

• Proven track record of production achievements

• Good knowledge and experience of mechanised mining operations

• Proven track record of production achievements

Additional Information
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.

Disclaimer
The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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