Anglo American: Miner Learnership Programme 2021

Join us as a General Miner where you will play an integral role with legal accountability in overseeing the effective application of mining practices for construction blasting and ensuring standard and legal compliance, through motivation, coaching and mentoring the team toward optimum team effectiveness

You put safety first. That’s why we want you.

Safe. Smart. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But Anglo American is not your typical mining company.

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others’ actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world, from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job Description

As a Miner you will be responsible for involving the team leader in proactive planning of daily tasks, as well as correctly mark charge, connect and initiate blasting, in compliance with standard procedure and legal requirements.

• The role is to manage the planning, leading, organisation and control of the production at one of the rig sections and to comply with the company’s SHE Systems.
• Also to manage the health and safety of employees, material and discipline.
• Focus on safe quality of work, achieving of production targets, housekeeping, supervise and coordinate support functions.
• Controlling and directing all activities of subordinates within your area of responsibility and as such takes on the role as coach, mentor and instructor.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Valid Blasting Certificate
• National Certificate NQF Level 3 – Rock Breaker – Conventional or Mechanised or metalliferous

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as a Miner (board and pillar) – trackless mining
• Trackless experience in underground hard rock mine

Additional Information

What we offer

When you join Anglo American Platinum, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

CLOSING DATE: 4 December 2020

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