Driver

Anglo American; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking a Driver (Site) to transport employees, visitors, and consultants within the mine and to other locations. The role focuses on safe, on-time movement, vehicle inspections, and coordination with the Transport & Facilities team.

Requirements include Grade 12 /N3 Technical and SA Driver’s Licence EC (Code 14) with PDP, plus at least five years of mine driving experience. The position is based in Kathu, Northern Cape, SA, and reports to the Section Manager Transport &

Qualifications

• Grade 12 /N3 Technical
• SA Driver’s Licence EC (Code 14) with PDP
• 5 years of operational experience as a driver on the mine

Responsibilities

• Transport employees and consultants to and from the airport
• Transport team members to and from work sites for inspections
• Inspect fleet vehicles regularly
• Manage vehicle license renewals and servicing
• Transport nurses, medical personnel, and trainers to contractor laydown and work areas as needed
• Fulfil general delivery tasks for the Transport & Facilities team

Skills

Mine driving experience

Road safety awareness

Vehicle inspection knowledge

Education

Grade 12 /N3 Technical

Job description

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Driver (Site). The purpose of this role is to transport headquarters and site-based resources, including visitors and employees, to designated areas within the mine and to and from other locations.

We're the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Driver (Site) your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental practices and requirements.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safet Actions.

Performance and Delivery

• Transport employees and consultants to and from the airport.
• Transport team members to and from work sites for inspections.
• Inspect fleet vehicles regularly.
• Escalate two months in advance to the next level of authority when the vehicle licence is due to expire.
• Arrange servicing and maintenance of fleet vehicles.
• Manage vehicle license renewals.
• Transport nurses, medical personnel, and trainers to contractor laydown and work areas as needed.
• Fulfil general delivery tasks and meet the needs of the Transport & Facilities team as a driver.

This role is in Commercial (CML) department on a Band P5 (B-Upper) level reporting to the Section Manager Transport & Facilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 /N3 Technical
• SA Driver’s Licence EC (Code 14) with PDP

Technical Knowledge

• 5 years of operational experience as a driver on the mine.
• Understanding South African road safety laws and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle inspection and maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with local and regional routes and traffic patterns.
• Awareness of mine protocols for transportation and deliveries.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.