Excavator Operator (Open Cast Mine)

You'll operate heavy mining machines on shift at the contract mining company near Tzaneen. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a contract mining company on the Tzaneen side of Limpopo. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team
• Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump

• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred

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

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