Mine Deputies

Mine Deputies oversee the safety of mining operations and supervise Miners.

What the job involves

• Prepares designs, plans and schedules for mining operations

• Determines the equipment that is to be utilised

• Co-ordinates work in progress on the mine site

• Discusses work in progress and consults with contractors, engineers, geologists and surveyors

• Prepares reports on work in progress

• Supervises work involving explosives

• Ensures safety and environmental standards are being meet and maintained