Front-End Loader Operator (Quarry & Stockpile) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Construction Code 10
R14 500 – R19 750/month
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Job Description

Real machine hours on real projects, with the road construction contractor working in and around Ballito. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Ballito. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Cut and trim road layers to level with the grader
  • Park the machine on level ground and lock it when you knock off
  • Compact layers with the roller until density tests pass
  • Backfill and compact around pipes in layers
  • Dig trenches for pipes and cables to the depth and grade set by the surveyor
  • Do the pre-start checklist on your machine before the first bucket

What you need

  • Can read grade pegs and understand cut and fill
  • Valid Code 10 licence for moving machines on public roads
  • Willing to work on projects outside your home town
  • Operator certificate for the machine class, from an accredited training provider
  • Medical certificate of fitness for operating mobile plant
  • Good depth perception and no history of machine accidents

Extra points for

  • Certificates on more than one machine type
  • GPS machine control experience on excavators or graders
  • PrDP for tipper or lowbed work

What's in it for you

  • Travel home paid at the end of each site shift cycle
  • Refresher training on new machines
  • Overtime paid on all hours past 45 a week

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): operator certificates for every machine you drive, driver's licence and PrDP if you have one plus ID copy (certified).
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Ballito; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Put your operator certificate numbers on the CV. Site safety files need them before you start.
  • List each machine with its size, for example "20-ton excavator, 4 years". Plant managers match you to the machine they need.

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Job details
SalaryR14 500 – R19 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBallito, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryConstruction
Experience8+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date14 November 2026
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