Operator Mobile Machine - Wessels Mine

SOUTH32 Limited; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company located in Hotazel, Northern Cape is seeking an Operator Mobile Equipment. The candidate will operate and maintain various mobile equipment in a safe manner within the Wessels plant. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role and valid equipment licenses are required. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future in the mining sector.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining environment.
• Two valid equipment licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, haul, doze, and dump in the Wessels plant area.
• Conduct pre-use and routine inspections and report defects.
• Participate in investigations into workplace incidents.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 with mathematics

Tools

CAT Hauler 770

CAT Hauler 777

CAT loader 992

CAT loader 980

Job description

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Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focuson responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuinedifference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WESSELS

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an Operator Mobile Equipment, you will be responsible for safely loading, hauling, dozing and dumpling activities in the Wessels plant area.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Participate in investigations into workplace incidents;
• Report any unsafe behavior, conditions and
• incidents to the responsible person;
• Conduct pre-use inspections, routine inspections and report defects;
• Conduct risk assessment before all tasks and identify risks and hazards;
• Operate mobile equipment based on operational requirements;
• Keep mobile equipment clean and in a good condition all the time;
• Operate various mobile equipment based on operational requirements.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining environment.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with mathematics;
• A minimum of two valid equipment licenses on either CAT Hauler 770, 777 and CAT loader 992, 980;
• Valid drivers license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This advertisement will close on 9 September 2025