Operator Drill Rig Wessels Mine (Talent Pool)

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Hotazel seeks a permanent full-time operator drill rig. Responsibilities include safely drilling blast holes, performing asset care activities, and completing prestart inspections. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years experience in mining, a Grade 12 certificate, and a valid driver's license. The company values inclusivity in its hiring process and encourages all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Employer contribution towards retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in a mining environment.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Safely drill blast holes using a Drill Rigg.
• Perform asset care activities and accurate documentation.
• Complete prestart inspection checklists and manage breakdowns.

Skills

Experience in a mining environment

Drill rig operation

Education

Grade 12 with mathematics

Epiroc S2 Drill rig license

Epiroc S2 Boomer Drill Advanced Training certificate

Job description

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:
Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirementfund. South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and businessneeds at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position.
As an operator drill rig, you will be responsible to safely drill blast holes by means of a Drill Rigg.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
• Perform asset care activities as required to the S2 Drill including accurate and timeous feedbackand documentation to all stakeholders;
• Complete prestart inspection checklists for the S2 Drill, tools, other equipment, and work areas.
Verify lubrication system. Complete and sign prestart checklist;
• Report problems and make recommendations to Supervisors;
• Report to control room and charge hand on any breakdowns or planned or unplanned standingtimes;
• Report to the control room the start and end of shift, engine and procession hours and powerpack;
• Complete and submit operators report to the control room;
• Follow end of shift park procedure;
• Lubricate grease points and clean feed rails;
• Repair and report immediate breakdowns;
• Transport the machine to the workshop for major breakdowns and schedule maintenance;
• Obtain information, check for accuracy, and capture data;

ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in a mining environment;

Qualifications for this role are:
• Grade12 with mathematics;
• Epiroc S2 Drill rig license;
• Epiroc S2 Boomer Drill Advanced Training certificate is advantageous;
• Valid drivers license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflectsthe communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable andaccessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups) .
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website
http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 20 October 2025