Operator Roof Bolter - Wessels

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

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

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow, and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WESSELS:

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 percent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As an Operator Roof Bolter, you will be responsible for safely supporting roofs by means of a roof bolter in accordance with Ground Control standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct the pre-shift checks prior to operating the machine;
2. Conduct the applicable Safe Work Instruction for normal routine tasks or Risk Assessment if non-routine tasks are required;
3. Report all equipment defects or unsafe conditions to the control room and supervisor;
4. Support an underground working place by means of anchors placed into drilled holes (Roof bolting);
5. Achieve excavation stability in the presence of geological discontinuities and brows.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in mining production in an underground mining operation.

Qualifications for this role are:

1. Grade 12 with mathematics for external candidates or Grade 10 for internal candidates;
2. Equipment license on Roof Bolter;
3. Competency B Certificate is advantageous.

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.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net.

This advertisement will close on 10 March 2025.