Longhole Drill Operator

Minimum Requirements

Matric certificate/ equivalent

Longhole Stope Rig Certificate

Dover results

A valid driver’s license

Medically fit for the position and environment

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

3 years’ experience as a Longhole stoping Rig Operator on Sandvik long hole drills

Established personal safety delivery record.

Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability.

Sound spoken and written English communication skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Preparing the rigs for drilling and ensuring safety by following operational procedures.

Charging up holes, down holes, and development drives, using explosives, and initiating systems.

Maintaining the rig and ensuring all tools and equipment are in good working order.

Operating heavy drilling equipment in longhole drills and jumbo drills.

Ensuring accurate hole placement and continuous equipment inspection.

Ability to use various explosives and initiating systems safely