Operator Scaler-Wessels Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 346,000 - 521,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Northern Cape seeks an Operator Scaler to ensure safe working conditions using a Scaler. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of mining experience, a Grade 12 education with mathematics, and essential licenses. This permanent full-time position offers opportunities to contribute to a sustainable future within a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Retirement fund contribution

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year working experience in a mining environment.
• Qualifications include Grade 12, mobile equipment license and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility to make working faces safe using a Scaler.
• Scale hanging wall and sidewalls.
• Conduct pre-starts on the TMM.
• General housekeeping and uphold standards.

Skills

Mining experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 with mathematics

Mobile equipment license

Valid driver's license

Job description

Overview

DISCOVER ABRIGHTERFUTURE:

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

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. 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 Scaler, you will be responsible to make working faces safe by means of a Scaler.

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

• Scaling of Hanging wall and sidewalls by means of a mechanic Scaler;
• Conducting pre starts on the mentioned TMM;
• Any other duties that require the use of the Scaler;
• General housekeeping and upholding of standards;
• Instill section 22 and 23 of the Mine Health and Safety Act.

About You

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year working experience in a mining environment;
• Qualifications for this role are:
• Grade 12 with mathematics;
• Mobile equipment license is essential;
• Valid drivers license is essential;

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 02 October 2025