Excavator Operator (Long-Reach & Amphibious)

Dredging Africa (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Dredging Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking an intermediate level Excavator Operator for sites across South Africa. The role involves operating heavy equipment, focusing on production targets, safety, and reliable machine performance on a national scale, with potential abroad assignments.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of excavator experience, a valid driver’s license, and a clean criminal record, with willingness to work shifts and travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Excavator Operator in Mining/Construction.
• Working knowledge of Excavators.
• Valid drivers’ license.
• Criminal record check clearance.
• Long Reach / Amphibious Excavator operator.
• Medically fit.
• Willing to work nationally & shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides input into project execution plan.
• Assists the Site Manager in establishment / disestablishment of the project site.
• Ensures that he understands the execution plan and that he is in agreement with the plan.
• Ensures that all health & safety requirements are met.
• Oversees the condition of the Excavator and ensures that all malfunctions and/or anticipated problems / maintenance are reported to the Site Manager and attended to in time.
• Operates the Excavator in a responsible and sensitive manner.
• Ensures that production targets are met.
• Focus on project deliverables.
• Sees to it that all equipment and tools ae used as intended only and kept in a prime working condition at all times.
• Takes responsibility for all equipment under his authority.
• Keeps project administration up to date.
• Executes daily maintenance routines on the Excavator.
• Adheres to all start-up, shut down and maintenance procedures as a matter of routine.
• Communicates with the Site Manager on a regular basis to plan ongoing project activities.
• Keeps track of machine servicing internals and informs the Site Manager of planned maintenance in time.
• Manages all risks appropriately and actively partake in toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Provide suggestions for betterment of systems and plans to build a better, safer, more efficient business.

Skills

Excavator operation

Long Reach / Amphibious Excavator

Valid driver's license

Criminal record check

Education

National Senior Certificate with Mathematics

Job description

With over 10 years of rich history, and strongly positioned as a professional, local Dredging Company, who have also made their mark abroad, a career with us offers the opportunity to partake in our exciting growth journey.Bring your possibility to life! Define your career with us!

Contract Type: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Location: Nationally

Closing Date: Monday, 14 September 2026 at noon (12:00)

This is intermediate level position on the production site.The ideal candidate is a diligent machine operator who takes pride in his work and who is production focused.He is a team player with a strong technical feeling for machinery conditions and behavior, while planning and executing his tasks with care.The candidate will operate heavy equipment, in any part of South Africa, and possibly abroad.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Excavator Operator in the Mining / Construction Industry
• Working knowledge of Excavators
• Valid drivers’ license
• Clean Criminal Record
• Long Reach Excavator Operator / Amphibious Excavator Operator
• Medically Fit
• Willing to work Nationally & shifts

Responsibilities:

• Provides input into project execution plan.
• Assists the Site Manager in establishment / disestablishment of the project site.
• Ensures that he understands the execution plan and that he is in agreement with the plan.
• Ensures that all health & safety requirements are met.
• Oversees the condition of the Excavator and ensures that all malfunctions and/or anticipated problems / maintenance are reported to the Site Manager and attended to in time.
• Operates the Excavator in a responsible and sensitive manner.
• Ensures that production targets are met.
• Focus on project deliverables.
• Sees to it that all equipment and tools ae used as intended only and kept in a prime working condition at all times.
• Takes responsibility for all equipment under his authority.
• Keeps project administration up to date.
• Executes daily maintenance routines on the Excavator.
• Adheres to all start-up, shut down and maintenance procedures as a matter of routine.
• Communicates with the Site Manager on a regular basis to plan ongoing project activities.
• Keeps track of machine servicing internals and informs the Site Manager of planned maintenance in time.
• Manages all risks appropriately and actively partake in toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Provide suggestions for betterment of systems and plans to build a better, safer, more efficient business.

Core Competencies:

• Competent Machine Operator
• Time management
• Initiative
• Clear & accurate communication (Verbal & Written)
• Natural drive for production targets
• Positive team player
• Problem solving
• High ethical standards
• Work independently
• Respectful
• Responsible
• Focused

Notes:

• In accordance with Dredging Africa’s Employment Equity targets, preference shall be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce provide and add to diversity.
• Vetting shall be conducted (Criminal Record Check, Qualification Check, Drivers License Check).
• Dredging Africa reserves the right to not make an appointment to the job as advertised.
• Should you not hear from us by 30 October 2026, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.