Drill Rig Operator (Surface Blast Holes) – Permanent

Operators at this open-cast coal mine near Secunda keep the ore moving from face to crusher. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Secunda, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump

• 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
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner

• Certificates on two or more machine types
• Fatigue management or defensive driving training
• Experience with ultra-class haul trucks

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

• Put your operator certificate expiry dates on the CV. Expired tickets are the top reason operators get filtered out.
• If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.