Operator Track Dozer - Mamatwan Mine

SOUTH32 Limited; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company based in Hotazel, Northern Cape, is looking for an Operator Track Dozer to perform dozing operations involving overburden or manganese. The position requires at least 1 year of experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining environment. This is a permanent full-time role with responsibilities including equipment inspection and safety reporting. The role offers support for part-time studies for eligible employees.

Benefits

Employer contribution towards retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating mobile equipment in a mining environment.
• Experience in surface mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Doze overburden or manganese from the applicable dumping area.
• Participate in investigations into workplace incidents.
• Report unsafe behavior and conditions.
• Conduct pre-use and routine inspections.
• Operate mobile equipment based on operational requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of mobile equipment.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Mining production experience

Education

Grade 12

Competency B Certificate

Job description

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 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 MAMATWAN

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 % of the world’s manganese. This position is based at our open‑cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

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

South 32 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 track dozer, you will be responsible to doze overburden or manganese from the applicable dumping area either to a waste dump or in‑pit stockpile. Dumping could include road, ramp, safety and catchment construction.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• 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;
• Operate mobile equipment based on operational requirements;
• Keep mobile equipment clean and in good condition all the time;
• Will be required to operate the different machines based on operational requirements.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• At least a minimum of 1‑year experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining environment;
• Mining production experience in surface mining operations.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE ARE

• Grade 12 for external candidates;
• Competency B Certificate is advantageous;

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 04 December 2025.