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Located within the Limpopo and North West Provinces of South Africa with our Head Office based in the business hub of Rosebank in Johannesburg
Drop Raise Assistant
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: 5398
  Located within the Limpopo and North West Provinces of South Africa with our Head Office based in the business hub of Rosebank in Johannesburg
 
Employment Equity:
Historically disadvantaged South Africans will be given preference.
Siyanda Bakgatla Mine shall apply the affirmative action principals as set out in the Employment Equity Policy.
 
Requirements:
1.PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
- A Drop Raise Assistant fulfils a shift role in a raise area of mining operations and is responsible to assist in the preparation of drilling of a raise.

2. WORK OF ROLE
- Charging up
- Collaring/drilling of hole with S36- IR
- Design & Installation of block in the stub/inverse face
- Drop raise face freeze
- Erecting cradle – line (common name to “H” frame)
- Fill Lubricator (S36- IR) with oil
- Fitting S36- IR machine to cradle
- Fitting stabilizer to cradle Nyawo to line
- Forward S36-IR to next drill line-controlled titling of S36-IR
- Hose connections from control to cradle, S36- IR and stabilizer
- Install shank coupling rod and bit on S36-IR
- Installation off 100mm “H” frame
- Mark off “H” frame position
- Plotting of Holes
- Pre-Drill site inspection
- Pre-Site inspection
- Prime making
- Site preparation – prior to drilling
- Site preparation after holing
- Site preparation before holing
- Supports the achievement of effective targets

3. QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 10
- Drop Raise Assistant Certificate of Competency

4. EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience

5. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Passed Drop Raise specific training module
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
 
Remuneration:
 
Market Related
 
Starting Date:
10/21/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
PLEASE NOTE
- Closing date: 10/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
Please note that Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes. If you are approached in this regard, report the incident immediately via one of the following hotlines.
Toll Free: 0800 335 055 or Email: siyandaplatinum@tip-offs.com
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