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Water Bowser Operator (Haul Roads)

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Kuruman, Northern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Mining Code 10

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Job Description

Big machines, long shifts, good pay: the underground platinum mine using trackless mobile machinery near Kuruman needs qualified operators. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Kuruman-based, with most of your time spent at an underground platinum mine using trackless mobile machinery. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Push and level material on dumps and stockpiles with the dozer
Log loads, cycle times and machine hours on the onboard system or sheet
Report defects and lock out the machine for the maintenance crew
Respect the collision avoidance system warnings and park-up rules
Haul ore and waste on the haul road loop to the crusher or dump

What you need

Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence
Valid operator certificate for the specific machine, from an MQA-accredited provider
Able to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating day and night roster
Grade 10 at minimum, with Grade 12 strongly preferred
Clear understanding of the TMM regulations under Chapter 8 of the MHSA regulations
At least 2 years operating the machine in a mining environment

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kuruman really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: driver's licence copy (front and back), ID copy, certified and clear plus certificate of fitness, if current.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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.