Developer

Listing reference: ca_002003
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Rustenburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Developer 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 supervision of the mining crew to safely achieve production targets 
•    Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment to meet daily targets 
•    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-perform drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard and in line with legal  appointment 
•    Team and self-understand and comply with Cementation Africa policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols
•    Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
•    Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, Cementation Africa and Client’s safety requirements
•    Effective self and team management and alignment with Cementation Africa values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
•    Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
•    Blasting Certificate 
•    Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory certificate
•    Valid First Aid Certificate (Essential, if not available, must obtain at on-boarding) 
•    Valid Code EB driver's license 
•    Medically fit to work underground (including HTS, RFA)
•    Clear criminal record
•    Team leadership skills 
•    Sound planning, co-ordination and monitoring skills 
•    Ability to lead and supervise a team
 
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
•    At least 5 years of experience in a trackless mechanised underground mining environment
•    Experience in application of wetcrete, installation of welded mesh and spin anchors
•    Experience leading and supervising an underground crew of operators
•    Extensive knowledge of mechanised development operations
 
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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