Winding Engine Driver REF: IVP-ENG-2517

Ivanhoe Mines; Limpopo; Presencial; ZAR 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ivanplats is seeking a Winding Engine Driver for its operations in Limpopo. The role requires extensive underground windling experience, valid winding engine certificates, and tight adherence to safety and Minerals Act regulations.

Applicants must hold multiple electrical and mechanical certifications (AC/DC, onsetters, logbook discipline) and a valid EB driver’s license. Preference for local South African candidates with drive and teamwork to support shaft operations.

Formación

• Grade 12/NQF4 or equivalent.
• Trade Test Certificate Section 13 or 26.
• DMR Winding Engine Drivers’ certificate of competency.
• Onsetters certificate.
• AC certificate.
• DC certificate.
• Full certificate.
• Limited scope certificate.
• Code EB (08) Driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Complete drivers’ logbook and list stoppages and reasons daily.
• Advise Banksman and Cage Attendant on shift planning.
• Determine and verify load weights and check against lifting capacities to prevent overload.

Conocimientos

Underground mining experience

Logbook recording

Shift safety awareness

Communication

Educación

Grade 12 / NQF4

Trade Test Certificate Section 13 or 26

Herramientas

Double drum winding experience

Friction winder operations

Engineering licenses

Descripción del empleo

Ivanplats is looking for a Winding Engine Driver.

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12/NQF 4 or equivalent
• Trade Test Certificate Section 13 or 26.
• DMR Winding Engine Drivers’ certificate of competency.
• Onsetters certificate.
• Alternative current (AC) certificate.
• Direct current (DC) certificate.
• Full certificate.
• Limited scope certificate.
• Valid Code EB (08) Driver’s license.
• Shaft and Winder Legal Training is advantageous

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

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

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• 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.

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine.

Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.