Job specification: 

• Grade10, 11, 12 or equivalent NQF 4 qualifications
• Valid Onsetter certificate
• Must have experience in working in incline shafts
• Engine winding experience will be advantageous
• Minimum 5-7 years previous experience, having worked in a mechanized mine will be advantageous
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages
• Ability to work flexible hours and perform standby duties including Sundays and Public Holidays
• Ability to perform physical activities (equipment and material loading and offloading unassisted, bend, climb etc.)
• Computer literacy will be advantageous
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

 Responsibilities: 

• Provide support and best practices within Mining and Engineering Sections
• Effective and timeous transportation of Personnel to and from underground
• Ensuring that all activities within the designated area of responsibility are efficiently executed and controlled to promote effective production goals and reaching set targets
• Assist with shaft maintenance and any other related duties as may be advised from time to time
• Ability to plan, supervise and control subordinates in and around the area of responsibility
• Ensure equipment and material availability in the area of responsibility in order to optimize production
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto : “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”