Job Openings Scraper Winch Operator - A4

About the job Scraper Winch Operator - A4

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION:       18 June 2026

CLOSING DATE:                      26 June 2026

DEPARTMENT:                         Mining

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To operate scraper winches and ancillary equipment and attachments safely

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

    • Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent is essential.
    • A Valid Scraper Winch Operator Certificate of Competence is essential.
    • Competent B is essential.
    • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Scraper Winch Operator on a conventional Mine is essential.
    • Knowledge of mine standard's best practices, risk management and operational business objectives
    • Valid Medical Certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The successful candidate is responsible for:

  • Drills holes underground by means of a hand-held rock drill or a stope drill-rig.
  • Charges shot holes with primed explosives.
  • Installs initiating systems used in blasting operations underground.
  • Time blasts rounds or circuits on a face where shock tubes are used.
  • Treats and removes misfires.
  • installs underground workplace ventilation controls
  • installs blocking barricades
  • installs winch signalling arrangements in an underground workplace
  • Installs and removes pipes, ventilation columns and accessories.
  • Constructs concrete winch beds and installs platforms
  • Assembles and maintains scraper cleaning equipment and rigging.
  • Checks that cables are fastened in accordance with standards.
  • Checks that lock out devices are in working order and used according to procedures.
  • Checks that signalling devices are working.
  • Operates the scraper winch in accordance with standards.
  • Removes broken rock by means of a scraper winch in an underground workplace
  • Removes accumulation of water from ore passes
  • Transports material and equipment by means of a mono rope system
  • Conducts basic maintenance activities on the winch


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