Rock Drill Operator

Recruiter:

Riseup Management

Job Ref:

JHB000331/JHBA

Date posted:

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location:

Leydenburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Rock Drill Operator (Underground Platinum Mine)
Location: Lydenburg, Mpumalanga

Job Overview:
Drill holes with a hand-held rock drill in stoping and development ends, safely and to the specified pattern.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Grade 10 or higher, with rock drill operator training or equivalent.
At least 2 years’ experience as a rock drill operator underground.
Good knowledge of conventional drilling and safety.
Valid Certificate of Fitness.

Advantageous: Experience in platinum mining; experience with pneumatic and hydraulic drills; a record of high drilling performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Check the working place and test the hanging wall before drilling.
Set up and operate the rock drill, and drill to the specified pattern and depth.
Install temporary support where required.
Keep tools and the working place clean and in good order.
Report hazards, defects and incidents.

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