Drill Rig Operator

JVR Software; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking an underground drill rig operator in Mpumalanga, requiring Grade 10 or higher, a drill rig operator ticket, and 2–3 years of underground experience. The role emphasizes safety and precise drilling patterns within a mining environment.

Responsibilities include pre-use inspections, drilling to specified patterns and depths, hazard checks before starting, keeping the site clean, and completing shift reports with incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or higher with a drill rig operator ticket or equivalent.
• 2–3 years’ experience operating drill rigs underground.
• Good knowledge of drilling patterns and underground safety.
• Valid Certificate of Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Pre-use inspect and operate the drill rig, and report defects.
• Drill holes to the specified pattern, depth and direction.
• Check the hanging wall and working place for hazards before starting.
• Keep the drill rig and the working place clean and in good order.
• Complete shift reports and report incidents and breakdowns.

Skills

Drill rig operation

Underground safety

Pre-use inspection

Fault-finding

Education

Grade 10 or higher

Job description

• Grade 10 or higher, with a drill rig operator ticket or equivalent.
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience operating drill rigs underground.
• Good knowledge of drilling patterns and underground safety.
• Valid Certificate of Fitness.

Advantageous: Experience on both electro-hydraulic and trackless drill rigs; platinum mining experience; basic fault-finding.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-use inspect and operate the drill rig, and report defects.
• Drill holes to the specified pattern, depth and direction.
• Check the hanging wall and working place for hazards before starting.
• Keep the drill rig and the working place clean and in good order.
• Complete shift reports and report incidents and breakdowns.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 or higher, with a drill rig operator ticket or equivalent.
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience operating drill rigs underground.
• Good knowledge of drilling patterns and underground safety.
• Valid Certificate of Fitness.