Operator Wheel Dozer - Mamatwan Mine

SOUTH32 Limited; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Wheel Dozer Operator for a fixed-term contract at our Mamatwan mine in Hotazel, Northern Cape.

You will intermittently level active loading benches where excavators load material, and clear fly rocks and spillages from road and loading surfaces as part of finishing during road construction. The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience operating mobile equipment in mining or plant settings, with proven ability to follow safety instructions and

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience operating mobile equipment in a mining or plant environment.
• Experience in mining production and surface mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Level loading benches to the correct profile.
• Clear fly rock and spillages from roads and loading areas.
• Dozing as finishing work during road and ramp construction.
• Perform pre-shift checks on the machine.
• Report defects or unsafe conditions to supervisors.

Skills

Mobile equipment operation

Mining environment

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12

Grade 10

Job description

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Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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

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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 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a fixed term contract position.

As an Operator Wheel Dozer, you will be responsible to intermittedly level active loading benches where excavators are utilized for loading. Also, to quickly and effectively clear fly rock and spillages from road and loading surfaces. Dozing as part of finishing during road and ramp construction will also be applicable from time to time.

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

• Ensure continuous judgement to level loading floor at the correct profile;
• Ensure continuous judgement during road clearing and construction not to cut excessively deep or too much material which could damage the machine;
• 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;
• Work with physical assets, plant and equipment as defined by the Operation’s standards and operating procedures;
• Execute production or related activities according to the daily mining schedule’
• Follow the daily mining schedule for the machine and meet the daily targets;
• Adhere to general Induction and site specific procedural training;
• Adhere to operator license training and operate only when competent to do so;
• Adhere to operational procedures and standards, applying safe work practices;
• Report any unsafe behavior, conditions and incidents to the responsible person.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining or plant environment;
• Experience in Mining production and exposure in surface mining operations.

Qualifications for this role are:

• External Candidates: Grade 12;
• Internal Candidates: Grade 10;

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 05 October 2026.