Operator GR4: Manitou

Gold One Group Limited; Springs; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold One Group Limited is seeking an experienced operator for trackless mining environments to work on a Manitou and support maintenance tasks during shifts. You will operate equipment, monitor conditions, and follow strict safety procedures to ensure safe production and compliance with MHSA standards.

The ideal candidate has a Code 08/10 license, 1–3 years of trackless mining experience, and English plus at least one additional SA language.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 10–12 or equivalent NQF qualifications.
• Must hold Code 08/10 driver’s license.
• MQA Competency B Certificate with relevant qualifications and licenses.
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a trackless mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Work a cycle or rotation of shifts.
• Operate the Manitou.
• Assist with and monitor preventative and breakdown maintenance during shift (fuel, oil, lubrication).
• Be observant when operating the Manitou carrying/transporting equipment and during pipe installation.
• Verify level of the machine using specified levels.
• Report faults and inconsistencies to Supervisor and Control Room.
• Take instructions from the Supervisor responsible for the area.
• Maintain area in accordance with mine standards and procedures.
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”

Skills

Grade 10-12

Code 08/10 license

MQA Competency B

Trackless mining experience

English plus SA languages

South African citizen

Clear Criminal Record

Medically fit

Education

Grade 10-12 or equivalent

MQA Competency B Certificate

Tools

Manitou Telehandler

Job description

Qualifying Criteria

• Grade 10,11,12 or equivalent NQF qualifications.
• Code 08 / 10 driver’s license.
• MQA Competency B Certificate: Relevant qualifications, courses, and operating licenses.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a trackless mining environment.
• Proficient in English and any other of the 11 official languages.
• Must be a legal South African citizen.
• Clear Criminal Record.
• Declared medically fit for the position by our OHP

Responsibilities

• Work a cycle or rotation of shifts
• Responsible for operating the Manitou
• Assist with and monitor preventative and breakdown maintenance during shift (fill up fuel, oil, lubrication, etc.)
• Be observant / vigilant when operating the Manitou carrying / or transporting equipment, assisting in installation of pipes (vent and water pipes etc.) and other related duties that are performed at heights
• Verify level of the machine using specified levels
• Ensure that the machine is in good operating order and report any faults and inconsistencies to Supervisor and Control Room
• Always take instructions from the Supervisor responsible for the area / workplace
• Manage and maintain in area of responsibility in accordance with mine standards, procedures and practices
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto : “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”