Mining assistants perform a variety of duties underground in mines as well as on the surface.
Mining assistants may erect and dismantle scaffolding at a construction site on the mine; collect waste material; help with the laying of pipes and cables; do bricklaying; transport materials and equipment to and from the workplace; load and unload crates; install, maintain and dispatch mechanical and electrical machinery under the supervision of trained operators; or maintain the premises and gardens of the mine.
Satisfying Aspects
- steady employment
- good benefits, such as housing provided
Demanding aspects
- working underground
- the possibility of injury on the job
Requirements
A mining assistant should:
- enjoy working with their hands;
- be safety conscious;
- have good health and physical stamina;
- be trustworthy;
- be responsible;
- not be afraid of enclosed areas;
- maintain good interpersonal relations.
School Subjects
No specific requirements.
Compulsory Subjects: None
Recommended Subjects: None
Training
The mining assistant receives training on the job. Work experience is gained over a period of time.
Employer
- Mining companies
- Mining contractors
Contact
The Recruitment Officer
Recruitment Office
Anglo American Corporation of South Africa
P O Box 61587
Marshalltown, 2107
Tel. (011) 638-9111