Construction Man (No Trade/B Cert)

Listing reference: ca_001982
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Brits
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Construction Man (No Trade/B Cert) to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor Mining. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

•    Effective and efficient supervision of the mining construction crew to achieve production targets
•    Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment
•    Effective management of materials, consumables and explosives
•    Participate in waiting place / pre-shift meetings and ensure parameters relating to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood
•    Team and self assist with drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard
•    Team and self-understand and comply with company policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols
•    Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, company and client’s safety requirements
•    Effective self and team supervision in alignment with company values and leadership initiatives
•    Safe operation of TMM equipment (secondary mining equipment)
•    Safe installation of conveyor transfer points,  drive stations, tail ends, head ends, belt tensioning systems
•    Safe installation and construction of pump stations, dam walls, piping and valves
•    Supervise underground rigging installation and hooking points
•    Comply with the lock out systems required on machinery and equipment

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
•    Grade 12 or equivalent
•    Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification
•    Operating license for underground equipment
•    Basic Rigging certificate
•    Numeracy skills
•    Supervisory skills
•    Proficient in Microsoft [Word and Excel]
•    Planning and organising skills
•    Ability to perform risk assessments proficiently
•    Good English written and verbal communication skills
 
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
•    Minimum 4 years of experience in underground mining and construction work 
•    Rigging experience essential
•    Experience transporting and operating machinery in an underground mining environment
•    Experience supervising a team
•    Knowledge of construction work such as pipe installations, rail construction and concrete work
 
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
  1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  2. Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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