Dump Truck Operator (Open Pit)

Operators at this underground platinum mine using trackless mobile machinery near Rustenburg keep the ore moving from face to crusher. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Rustenburg (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules

• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• 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

• Experience with ultra-class haul trucks
• Certificates on two or more machine types

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

• 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.