Drill Rig Operator (Surface Blast Holes)

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the open-cast coal mine near Kuruman needs qualified operators. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Kuruman, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Load, haul and tip with the LHD from draw points to the ore pass
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules

• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations

• Machine training instructor experience
• Certificates on two or more machine types

• Annual performance bonus
• Medical aid subsidy
• Shift allowance for night and weekend shifts
• Company bus from nearby towns to the mine gate

• Name the exact machine class and size you operated, like "100-ton rigid dump truck". Mines hire by machine.
• Put your operator certificate expiry dates on the CV. Expired tickets are the top reason operators get filtered out.