Modi Mining is a prominent, black-owned South African contract mining company. They provide specialized services to major mining houses (like Exxaro and West Wits).
- Operations: They specialize in both underground and surface mining, with a strong focus on Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM).
- Culture: As a contractor, Modi Mining operates with a “high-performance” mindset. They are known for being agile, safety-conscious, and deeply rooted in South African mining communities.
- Key Value: They prioritize Zero Harm. In any role here, from Miner to Overseer, your ability to lead a safe shift is more important than the production tons.
Career Advice: Applying for TMM Roles
If you are applying for the West Wits or Belfast operations, keep these three things in mind:
- TMM Expertise is King: For the Miner, Shift Boss, and Overseer roles, emphasize your experience with specific machinery (e.g., LHDs, Drill Rigs, Bolters). Mention your certifications clearly.
- Contractor Mindset: Working for a contractor like Modi Mining is different from working directly for a mine. You must be highly cost-conscious and focused on meeting the client’s (Exxaro/West Wits) daily targets.
- Belfast vs. West Wits: * Belfast (Exxaro) is often coal-focused; highlight your knowledge of coal safety and open-pit/underground regulations.
- West Wits is a gold/uranium environment; focus on deep-level mechanized mining challenges.
Possible Interview Questions (By Role)
For Production & Shift Supervisors
- “How do you handle a team that is falling behind on their daily meters/tons without compromising safety standards?”
- “Describe a time you identified a ‘High Potential Incident’ (HPI) before it happened. What was your intervention?”
- Focus: Leadership, Section 54/22 knowledge, and production cycles.
For Engineering Foreman & Mine Planner
- Planner: “How do you reconcile a short-term mine plan when unexpected geological features (like a dyke or fault) are encountered?”
- Foreman: “What is your strategy for reducing TMM breakdown frequency and improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)?”
For TMM Miners & Overseers
- “Walk us through your start-of-shift procedure for a mechanized section.”
- “How do you ensure that all machine operators are adhering to the Code of Practice (COP) for TMM proximity detection systems (PDS)?”
Application Checklist
- Email Subject Line: Be very specific. Use: Application: [Job Title] – [Location] – [Your Name].
- Attachments: Ensure your CV, certificates (Blasting, Onsetter, etc.), and ID are in one clear PDF.
- Deadline: The closing date is 22 January 2026. Since this is a high-volume recruitment drive, send your email as soon as possible.
Email: RECRUITMENT@MODIMINING.CO.ZA