LHD Operator (Underground Scoop) – Fixed-Term

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the open-pit iron ore mine near Potchefstroom needs qualified operators. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Potchefstroom (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Load, haul and tip with the LHD from draw points to the ore pass
• 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
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Drill blast holes to the plan depth and angle marked by the survey team

• 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
• At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider

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

• Medical aid subsidy
• Company bus from nearby towns to the mine gate
• 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.