Tharisa Minerals
Tharisa is looking for dynamic individuals to join work on a six-month fixed-term contract as Rigid Dump Truck Operators. Should you be successful, you will be responsible for operating the truck as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
The operator will be required to reach his/her shift target safely and cost-effectively.
Role Context
- Reports to the Load and Haul Supervisor
- Responsible to fill and follow the pre–use Checklist.
- Take full care of the truck in terms of its cleanliness and tyre protection.
- Responsible for filling diesel
- Do the break test ramp at the start of shift or any time when the truck comes from the workshop.
- Reporting of faults to engineering and shift control.
- Follow the Standard Operating Procedures as per MHSA guidelines.
- Achieve the daily planned target of loads transported.
- Report hourly tons/BCM hauled to Shift Controller
- Look after the tyres by driving carefully and not driving on top of rocks on the haul road, tipping and loading areas. If such areas are experienced, the operator must call the Supervisor and the Controller to remove or fix such areas before hauling can continue.
- Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedure at all times.
- Adhere to all company rules and regulations and MHSA.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
Job-specific experience
- Must pass both medical and dover tests
- Must be able to work shifts and also on all holidays
- 1-year mining experience in open cast mining will be an advantage
- Rigid Dump Truck Operator experience
- Competent in relevant unit standards
- Valid driving license code 08/14
- Should have excellent communication in English both verbally and written.
Inherent requirements
- You must be medically fit.
- This is a 6-month fixed-term contract. First preference to be given to applicants based in the local community around the mine (Marikana/ Rustenburg).
Application Process
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About Tharisa
Tharisa Minerals is uniquely positioned as the world’s only co-producer of both PGMs and chrome concentrates.
Tharisa Minerals’ core asset is the Tharisa Mine, situated on South Africa’s Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex – home to more than 70% of the world’s platinum and chrome resources.