Winding Engine Driver: Safe Hoist Pro (AC/DC)

Sibanye-Stillwater; Brits; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater in the North West region of South Africa seeks an experienced Winding Engine Driver to operate AC and DC winders, hoist personnel and ore, and ensure safe, compliant shaft operations under the Mine Health and Safety Act.

You will maintain driver logs, cooperate with engineering teams on routine and non‑routine winders work, assist during inspections, and uphold cost and safety standards while supporting site objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF 4 / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Winding Engine Certificate issued by the DMR.
• Must have driven a winder in the last 2 years as an appointed WED.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a Winding Engine Driver on AC and DC winders, or proven competency as a newly qualified WED.

Responsibilities

• Attend to attendance and competence reliability.
• Adhere to schedules including overtime and standby.
• Complete assessments and medical screening as per schedules and maintain operational functionality.
• Physically operate winding engine to hoist and lower people, materials and ore in accordance with Mine Health and Safety Act and SPG.
• Perform non-routine winders work with engineering teams (e.g., changing conveyances, shaft repairs).
• Identify faults and report to artisans/foreman; monitor operational problems and emergencies.
• Operate AC and DC winders and maintain driver logs daily.
• Comply with MHS Act and site instructions; reset hoist after trip-outs.
• Record winding engine conditions daily and capture logbook entries.
• List stoppages/callouts daily; assist with inspections.

Skills

Winding Engine Driver experience

AC & DC winders operation

Safety & compliance

Education

NQF 4 / Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid Winding Engine Certificate

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater in the North West region of South Africa seeks an experienced Winding Engine Driver to operate AC and DC winders, hoist personnel and ore, and ensure safe, compliant shaft operations under the Mine Health and Safety Act.

You will maintain driver logs, cooperate with engineering teams on routine and non‑routine winders work, assist during inspections, and uphold cost and safety standards while supporting site objectives.