Fix Term Developer

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Platinum Business as a Fix Term Developer responsible for the health and safety of all persons in your team fulfilling a shift related role in a development underground area ensuring a safe quality blast per day. This is a Fixed Term Contract appointment for Capital Development Services.

• Ensure proper handover and communication with alternate shift.
• Ensure good blasting and explosives management i.e adherence to controls for explosives boxes centralized blasting NSS box etc. and order explosives when necessary. 
• Collect and test Lamp GDI (Gas detecting instrument) and proceed underground and check material / cars and services report on any GDI triggers or exceptions at end of shift.
• Adherence to waiting place procedures - Check PPE / injuries of workers collect clock cards and mark gang make up conduct meeting (Safety / production / briefs / labour / leave) confirm daily tasks / plan (ensure material / equipment available) and check material in store notice board up to date all explosive boxes locked/clean Refuge bay and First Aid Box inspections; and Test for gasses and ensure ventilation as per standard procedure (velocity/ W/BD/B). and do Fire Drill  at Refuge Bay. 
• Over inspect completion of Pre-start/ Pre-use Risk assessments and SLAM by team members
• Temporary & Permanent Support Installation Adherence to Mine Standard and Geotechnical recommendations. (Check spacing/distance from face 90 installation to H/W Installation on solid F/W release handle installation as per Mine standards releasing tool available on last Camlok and Camlok condition (locking pin/headboard/footplate and check support line (elongate/roof bolts) spacing (dip/strike) of elongates and roof bolts correct installation angle (90 to H/W) correct length cut of elongates nozzle of jackpot facing back area and Installed on solid/clean F/W). 
• Face preparation and marking off Wash inspect all sockets and treat misfired shots. (Shot holes to be marked off by holder of valid blasting certificate only Holes to be marked at correct burden direction lines (90 to face) all paint lines (highway lines/ref lines/perimeter lines/support/roof bolt/) rig holes (top/bottom) and Shot holes not close than 150mm from sockets and ensure safety nets are the correct size not damaged correctly tightened correct overlap installed full width of ASG/panel/ end with C/S hooks to hook the safety net).
• Drilling of shotholes - Adherence to safe drilling practices i.e Declare face safe prior to drilling No drilling if nets not installed Check drilling on mark/direction drilling on correct dip (not damaging H/W or F/W) drilling full length of jumper continuously barring during drilling and water pump working during drilling.
• Charging up Adherence to safe charging procedures Quality barring prior to charging up test for gasses De-sludge all shot holes properly use of correct charging equipment and load correct quantity of explosives
• Timing/Blasting - Connect fuses in correct sequence as per Mine Standards test slave station test blasting wires connect blasting wires to Safe Start lock away all excessive explosives not used and ensure all workers out of place of work. Ensure all barricades to panel/end closed as per Mine Standards adherence to blasting schedule and time
• Monitor Quality Control - Measuring end/face advance daily and plot advance daily on plan.
• Conduct detailed shift reporting on Injuries Incidents breakdown or status of equipment hazards not remediated material consumption or shortages.
• Implementation of best/ leading mining practices within working area.

This role is in the Mining department at a C2 level reporting to the Shift Supervisor Mining. 

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Medically and physically fit
• Blasting certificate / Rock Breaking Certificate is required. 

Knowledge skills and experience required: 

• 2 years relevant experience as a Developer or equivalent. 
• Experience operating or working with Boart Longyear S36 Rockdrill / HPE Long Hole Drill Rig.
• Knowledge of the following Legal Requirements will be advantageous: MHSA Chapter 14 (Protection in workings) Minerals Act Regulation Chapter 8 (Responsibility in workings) MHSAR Chapter 22 and MHSAR Chapter 23 (Reporting of accidents). 

Additional Information :

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 05 September 2025

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