Redpath Botswana invites suitably qualified, experienced and safety-focused professionals to apply for the position of MINER - PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC).
Job Summary
- Employer: REDPATH BOTSWANA PTY LIMITED
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Gaborone, Botswana
- Category: Mining
- Closing Date: 202 •••••• 24
Key Responsibilities
- Take charge of assigned underground mining workplaces and supervise daily mining activities.
- Conduct workplace inspections and ensure hazards are identified, assessed and controlled before work commences.
- Ensure compliance with approved mining plans, safe work procedures, risk assessments and operational instructions.
- Coordinate mining crews, allocate tasks and monitor the safe execution of work.
- Monitor ground conditions, ground support and other workplace safety requirements.
- Ensure appropriate use and inspection of mining equipment, tools and materials.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses and operational deviations.
- Maintain effective communication with Shift Bosses, supervisors and underground crews.
- Complete workplace inspection records, shift reports and other required operational documentation.
- Promote safe working practices, productivity, teamwork and accountability.
Requirements
- Relevant mining competency certification appropriate to the Miner - Person in Charge role.
- Substantial practical experience in underground hard-rock mining operations, preferably in a mechanised mining environment.
- Demonstrated experience supervising underground mining crews and taking responsibility for workplace safety.
- Sound knowledge of underground mining methods, drilling and blasting, ground support and safe operating procedures.
- Good understanding of applicable mining legislation, workplace inspections, risk assessments and hazard identification.
- Ability to interpret mining plans, coordinate work activities and ensure compliance with operational requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work shifts in a demanding underground mining environment.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit an updated CV, certified copies of relevant qualifications and competency certificates, and a certified copy of Omang or passport. Applications: Send your applications to jo••••••••••@••••••.com Please include the title of the job in the subject line. Due to high volume of applications only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted
