Company Description

The Shaft Timberman will take responsibility to provide engineering maintenance, repairs and construction services to the Shaft and station area. This person will conduct effective maintenance of the shaft in order to maintain the correct standard including the effective administration of all shaft systems (data accuracy, integrity and backup).

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.

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 jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Job DescriptionContribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation and health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.Completes pre-start and daily maintenance checks on equipment and safety devices before commencing work.Maintains equipment and accessories to required standards and reports and replaces sub-standard components.Plan execution of work orders according to resource requirements.Identify work for specialist technicians and allocating resources and equipment according to priorities.Conducts all installation and construction work in the shafts in accordance with diagrams and standards.Communicate operational problems to appropriate supervisor or manager in terms of blasting hanging boxes, blasting in decline area as well as other process defects to appropriate processors.

This role is in the Engineering at a C1 level reporting to the Shaft Foreman.

QualificationsGrade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualificationCertified competent Shaft TimbermanOnsetter CertificateBlasting Certificate for Underground Hard Rock/Equivalent qualificationRequired classification as per VTS testing for specific role Orange

Experience & knowledge required:

Minimum of 5 years underground mining experience of which at least 1 year must have been as a Shaft TimbermanKnowledge and experience in performing shaft examination and maintenanceKnowledge and experience in blasting of shaft ore passesKnowledge and understanding of underground mining practices and Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining.Underground drilling and blasting knowledge and skills, together with those required as an Onsetter and a Shaft TimbermanComputer skills

Other requirements:

Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per what the role may requireMust have strong administrative and organisational skillsAbility to work under pressure, be independent and a self-starterMedical Certificate of Fitness to work underground. Medical assessment will include vertigo and claustrophobia amongst others. Able to tolerate physical exertionThe post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric and technical assessments and security clearance

Additional InformationValid Drivers License

What we offer                                                                

When you join Anglo American, 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 are a large, successful multinational company – and we are 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. 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.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

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: 18/02/2025