Underground Winding Engine Operator — Mine of the Future

Ivanhoe Mines; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivanplats is looking for a Winding Engine Driver to support underground hoisting operations at its Platreef project near Mokopane, Limpopo. You will operate and supervise winding activities, ensuring safe movement of people, materials and ore.

The role requires Grade 12, a trade certificate, DMR winding certificate, EB license, onsetters, AC/DC certificates, and 1–3 years underground experience with double drum or friction winders.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience as underground Winding Engine Driver.
• Experience in double drum and friction winder; Engineering related licenses.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the safe hoisting of people, materials and ore, up and down the shaft complying with the Minerals Act.
• Responsible for the safe movement of men and material in a conveyance or skip.
• Record conditions of winding engine daily.
• Responsible for transmitting and reacting to signals.
• Responsible to complete drivers’ logbook and to list stoppages and reasons daily.
• Advise and make recommendations to the Banksman and Cage Attendant regarding simplification of work during shift.
• Determine and verify load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.

Skills

Underground safety

Signal transmission

Logbook maintenance

Shift teamwork

Education

Grade 12/NQF 4

Trade Test Certificate Section 13 or 26

DMR Winding Engine Drivers’ certificate

Onsetters certificate

AC certificate

DC certificate

Full certificate

Limited scope certificate

Code EB (08) Driver’s license

Job description

Ivanplats is looking for a Winding Engine Driver to support underground hoisting operations at its Platreef project near Mokopane, Limpopo. You will operate and supervise winding activities, ensuring safe movement of people, materials and ore.

The role requires Grade 12, a trade certificate, DMR winding certificate, EB license, onsetters, AC/DC certificates, and 1–3 years underground experience with double drum or friction winders.