Drill Rig Operator (Surface Blast Holes) – Permanent

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the contract mining company near Polokwane needs qualified operators. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a contract mining company in Polokwane. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• 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

• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations

• Fatigue management or defensive driving training
• Experience with ultra-class haul trucks

• Annual performance bonus
• Company bus from nearby towns to the mine gate
• Medical aid subsidy

• Name the exact machine class and size you operated, like "100-ton rigid dump truck". Mines hire by machine.
• If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.