Gold One Mine is hiring Miner 2026

Minimum requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Valid Blasting Certificate for Metalliferous Mines.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ previous experience in Trackless Mining.
• Practical experience with Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM).
• Experience in conventional development and stoping operations.
• Experience in hydropower drilling.
• Mining Production Supervisor Certificate will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in English and any other of the 11 official South African languages.
• Computer literacy will be advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s licence, Code 8 to 10, is essential.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Must be medically fit to work in an underground mining environment.
• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, weekends, public holidays and additional hours when operationally required.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing operational support and promoting best practices within the designated mining section.

Duties will include:

• Ensuring that mining activities within the designated area are conducted safely, efficiently and according to approved mining plans and procedures.
• Ensuring that all blasting activities within the area of responsibility are properly planned, executed and controlled.
• Supporting the achievement of production targets and maintaining consistent production performance.
• Planning, supervising and controlling employees working on both stoping and development ends.
• Allocating daily tasks and providing clear instructions to employees.
• Monitoring work progress and ensuring that assigned duties are completed according to required standards.
• Conducting inspections of working areas and identifying potential hazards before work commences.
• Monitoring drilling, blasting, stoping and development activities.
• Ensuring that mining activities comply with applicable legislation, company procedures and safety standards.
• Ensuring that required equipment, tools and materials are available in the designated area.
• Monitoring the effective use of mining equipment and materials.
• Reporting equipment breakdowns, defects, shortages and other operational problems.
• Supporting the team in resolving production and operational challenges.
• Ensuring that work areas are maintained in a safe and orderly condition.
• Promoting teamwork, discipline, accountability and effective communication among employees.
• Providing guidance and support to employees to ensure that work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the mining section.

Safety and compliance

The successful candidate will be required to maintain a strong focus on health and safety at all times.

Responsibilities include:

• Complying with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and applicable mining regulations.
• Adhering to Gold One’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely.”
• Conducting and participating in workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensuring that employees follow approved safe working procedures.
• Identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Ensuring that the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used.
• Ensuring that blasting activities are conducted according to approved procedures and legal requirements.
• Participating in toolbox talks, safety meetings and other safety initiatives.
• Maintaining a safe working environment for employees, contractors and other personnel.
• Taking immediate action where unsafe practices or conditions are identified.

Skills and competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong underground mining experience.
• Practical knowledge of Trackless Mining operations.
• Knowledge of stoping and development activities.
• Knowledge of drilling and blasting practices.
• Good understanding of mining safety requirements.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Good supervisory and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production targets.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage employees and allocate work effectively.
• Good knowledge of mining equipment and material requirements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High level of accountability and responsibility.
• Commitment to safe, efficient and productive mining operations.

Working conditions

The position is based within an underground mining environment and involves physically demanding work. The successful candidate may be exposed to mining equipment, dust, noise, heat and other underground working conditions.

The candidate must be willing and able to work shifts, overtime, weekends, public holidays, standby and additional hours when required by operational demands.

Application information

Gold One Group Limited invites suitably qualified and experienced South African citizens to apply for this opportunity.

Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly reflects their mining experience, valid Blasting Certificate, Trackless Mining experience, TMM experience, stoping and development experience, hydropower drilling experience and supervisory capabilities.

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements and be able to provide relevant qualifications, certificates, driver’s licence and supporting documentation when required.

Position: Miner
Company: Gold One Group Limited
Location: Springs, Gauteng
Employment type: Permanent
Closing date: 09 October 2026

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