DMS Plant Operator (Coal Washing) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Polokwane, Limpopo
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Mining
R13 250 – R18 500/month
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Job Description

The iron ore beneficiation plant near Polokwane needs operators who can run their area safely on a 24-hour shift cycle. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Polokwane (Limpopo). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

  • Call maintenance for bearing noise, belt damage or leaks
  • Check pumps, cyclones and thickeners on the plant walk
  • Clean spillage and keep walkways free of hazards
  • Take samples at set times and bring them to the lab
  • Adjust reagent dosing and air flow to hit recovery targets

What you need

  • Grade 12 with mathematics and physical science
  • At least 1 year operating a processing plant
  • Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays
  • Comfortable around noise, dust and heights while wearing full PPE
  • MQA minerals processing certificate at NQF 2 or higher
  • Certificate of fitness from the mine medical station

Nice if you have

  • Control room experience
  • N4 to N6 or a diploma in Extraction Metallurgy

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ID copy certified by a police station or commissioner of oaths, Grade 12 certificate with results plus MQA processing certificate.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • If you have worked in a control room, say which system and how many hours a shift you ran it.
  • Say which plant sections you have run: crushing, milling, flotation or DMS. Recruiters match you to the open section.

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Job details
SalaryR13 250 – R18 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPolokwane, Limpopo
CategoryMining
Experience2+ years
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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