Excavator Operator (Open Cast Mine)

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the open-pit iron ore mine near Cape Town CBD needs qualified operators. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet

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

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

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

• 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.