Job Description:Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Being a safety leader for the geology department and business partners within their area of responsibility.Manages contact loading to ensure correct pick-up and dumping of defined grades of ore to minimise ore dilution and loss.Monitors thorough cleaning to prescribed grade levels.Ensure that waste is separated from ore material efficiently.Maintains constant communications with Shovel and Dispatch as well as L&H foreman.Monitoring of material movements through ProVision and other L&H systems.Discusses geology/grade features with mine Geologist.Stake out composites in conjunction with Geologist.Supports Sampling Team Leader with in-the-pit sampling.Samples to be taken when necessary, labeled, captured and dispatched correctlyGrab sampling from composites and various areas in the pit as required.Stockpile sampling as required.Ensures that assay laboratory personnel signs the dispatch sheet or electronic equivalent.Keeps record of number of samples dispatched.Ensures integrity of samplingCommunicate/interact with Sample Team Leader (Two-Way radio)Co-ordinates activities of sampling teamsCommunicate and co-ordinate with Mine Geologist/Pit Supervisor/Drilling Foreman constantly.Ensures compliance to sampling requirements.Constantly investigates the status of drilling operations in the pit.Monitors sampling team workflow and support when necessaryCorrectly and clearly mark individual stockpiles as required.Properly demarcate individual stockpiles as required.Ensure that stockpiles are properly cleaned.Ensure that ore material is correctly dumped on stockpiles as instructed.Ensures sampling area is safe e.g.
clear of trucks, unsafe weather conditions, loose rocks, distances to side wall and other equipment.Ensures that side wall and crest-line are safe.Ensures that all required PPE is available, in proper condition and utilised by all employees.Ensures that safety devices and hazard controls are in place and operational.Ensures that employees are aware of company safety policies and procedures at all timesMonitors the operation for any potential hazards.Reports concerns as appropriate to the relevant personnelEnsures that all safety procedures are adhered toOperates equipment to Safety Health and Environmental standards and procedures.Maintains proper levels of sampling /grade control/equipment.Reclaims, salvages and discards bags and other consumables where possible.Requests materials and equipment, i.e.
coloured tapes, wooden stakes, masonite boards, paint, sample pans/chip boxes, sieves, and buckets as required on time.Ensures that sample bags and other required equipment are kept clean and available.Ensures work areas are clean, tidy and safe.Checks and ensures cleaning of all bakkies, trailers, sampling equipment and sample bags as required.Ensures that all equipment checks are performed as specified.Reports all faults and concerns to the Artisans via the Mine GeologistEnsures that all equipment and vehicles in area of responsibility are serviced as required by the engineering department.Monitors and responds to Team Leaders inputs.Transportation of samplers, samples and all other necessary material ( e.g.
food, tools, sampling bags)Advises and supports Team Leader in the execution of his work.Encourages teamwork and promotes good team relations.Support Supervisor and attend all required meetings.Coach sampling team when required.Ensure that bias and errors are fixed - or explained and monitored if not resolved.Monitor and support Training and DevelopmentCommunicate effectively with supervisor and subordinates e.g.
use two-way radioProvides technical guidance and coaching when required.Motivates team to a higher standard of work productivity, efficiency and safety.Problem solves team's concerns where possible.Administration duties for the sampling teams (time administration)This role is at a C2 level and reporting to the Pit and Section Geologists.
Qualifications:Grade 12Maths and Science advantageousEnglish language proficiencyExperience, Knowledge and SkillsTwo year's exposure in an open pitCompetent in relevant standards and procedures/modulesBasic computer literacy (Excel, Word, AutoCAD and Dispatch)Valid driver's license code 08
