LHD Operator (Underground Scoop)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria East, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Mining Code 10
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Job Description

Operators at this open-pit iron ore mine near Pretoria East keep the ore moving from face to crusher. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at an open-pit iron ore mine in Pretoria East. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

  • Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
  • Load, haul and tip with the LHD from draw points to the ore pass
  • Complete the pre-use inspection checklist for your trackless mobile machine
  • Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
  • Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
  • Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew

You'll need

  • Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
  • Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
  • Certificate of fitness from a mine medical practitioner
  • Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
  • Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
  • Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: machine operator certificates plus ID copy, certified and clear.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pretoria East.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Name the exact machine class and size you operated, like "100-ton rigid dump truck". Mines hire by machine.
  • If you live near the mine, say so. Local applicants are often preferred under the Social and Labour Plan.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryMining
Experience5+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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