Operator Drill Rig – Wessels Mine at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role is a permanent full-time position.
• As an Operator Drill Rig, you will be responsible for safely drilling blast holes by means of a Drill Rig.

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

• Perform asset care activities as required to the S2 Drill including accurate and timeous   feedback and documentation to all stakeholders;
• Complete prestart inspection checklists for the S2 Drill, tools, other equipment, and work areas. Verify lubrication system. Complete and sign prestart checklist;
• Report problems and make recommendations to Supervisors;
• Report to control room and charge hand on any breakdowns or planned or unplanned   standing times;
• Report to the control room the start and end of shift, engine and procession hours and power   pack;
• Complete and submit operators report to the control room;
• Follow end of shift park procedure;
• Lubricate grease points and clean feed rails;
• Repair and report immediate breakdowns;
• Transport the machine to the workshop for major breakdowns and schedule maintenance;
• Obtain information, check for accuracy, and capture data;
• File documents per procedure.
• Must be able to work under pressure

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in a mining environment;
• 1 Year experienced as a S2 drill rig operator.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade12 with mathematics;
• Epiroc S2 Drill rig license is essential;
• Epiroc S2 Boomer Drill Advanced Training certificate is advantageous;
• Valid Code B/EB drivers License is essential;
• Competency A Certificate is advantageous.

This advertisement will close on 02 October 2025.