Crusher Operator (Primary & Secondary)

You'll run the crushers, mills and cells that turn ore into product at the iron ore beneficiation plant near Secunda. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Secunda; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Watch mill loads, cell levels and densities on the SCADA screens
• Clear blocked chutes safely under isolation
• Start up, run and shut down crushers, screens and conveyors in sequence
• Clean spillage and keep walkways free of hazards
• Call maintenance for bearing noise, belt damage or leaks
• Check pumps, cyclones and thickeners on the plant walk
• Log plant readings and downtime on the shift log

• Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays
• At least 1 year operating a processing plant
• Grade 12 with mathematics and physical science
• MQA minerals processing certificate at NQF 2 or higher
• Basic computer skills for SCADA screens and logs

• Medical aid and pension fund
• Transport from surrounding towns
• Learnership opportunities toward a metallurgy qualification
• Shift allowances and overtime

• Put your maths and science marks on your CV if you are early in your career. Plants use them as a screen.
• If you have worked in a control room, say which system and how many hours a shift you ran it.