Roof Bolter Operator (Underground Coal)

Operators at this underground platinum mine using trackless mobile machinery near Alberton keep the ore moving from face to crusher. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Alberton (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
• Keep radio contact with the dispatch controller and follow the right-of-way rules
• Refuel and wash the machine at the end of your shift where required
• Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump
• Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
• Load, haul and tip with the LHD from draw points to the ore pass

• Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
• Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
• Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
• Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations

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