•    Drive and operate loader efficiently and with due care of equipment.

•    Inspect working areas and make safe prior to entry of personnel and ensure that ventilation/other safety requirements are in compliance with Mining, explosives and domestic regulations.

•    Carry out pre-shift checks on the loader, rectify minor defects and report major ones to maintenance personnel.

•    Supervise subordinates involved in barring, watering and blasting activities. Sometimes conduct secondary blasting.

•    Discriminate high-grade Ore from dilute Ore/Waste, inform Draw Control Officer on declining quality in a “call” stope and relocate to new work site.

•    Solve work related problems (e.g. source for ore when ground runs out in a “call” stope, look for replacement loader when loader in use is defective) and refer to superior only major problems (such as inaccessibility of production ore due to major stress)

•    Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.

•    Should have Valid Driving permit

•    Valid Blasting license for all mining operations.

•    Valid first aid certificate.

•    Should have comprehensive knowledge in the Mine Regulations.

•    Must have worked not less than 2 years’ experience in the mining industry preferably underground.