Operator Roof Bolter - Wessels

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join South32 as an Operator Roof Bolter at the Wessels Mine, a key location in the Northern Cape's manganese-rich basin. This full-time permanent position involves safety inspections and supporting roof stability in an underground mining environment. Ideal candidates have relevant mining experience and the necessary qualifications including a grade education and operational licenses.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in mining production in an underground mining operation.
• Equipment license on Roofbolter required.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift checks before operating the roof bolter.
• Support underground work with roof bolting and report defects.
• Achieve excavation stability under geological challenges.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 with mathematics

Grade 10 for Internal candidates

Competency B Certificate

Tools

Roofbolter

Mining equipment

Job description

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 OFFERS:

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 Roof Bolter , you will be you will be responsible to safely support roofs by means of a roof bolter in accordance to Ground Control standards.

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

• Conduct the pre-shift checks prior to operating machine; • Conduct the applicable Safe Work Instruction for normal routine tasks or Risk Assessment if non-routine tasks are required; • Report all equipment defects or unsafe conditions to the control room and supervisor; • Support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes (Roof bolting); • Achieve excavation stability in the presence of geological discontinuities and brows.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have m inimum 1 years’ experience in mining production in an underground mining operation.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with mathematics for external candidates or Grade 10 for Internal candidates; • Equipment license on Roofbolter; • Competency B Certificate is advantageous; • 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.

• Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http ://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 10 March 2025.