Description
Facilitate the safe hoisting of persons, materials and ore, up and down the shaft
Record conditions of winding engine daily
Responsible for the safe movement of men and material in a conveyance or skip
Responsible for transmitting and reacting to signals
Responsible to complete drivers log book daily and to list stoppages and reasons daily
Advise and make recommendations to the Banks man and Cage Attendant regarding simplification of work during shift
Verify load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload
Be able to verify the weight of a load
Inspect and test winder for legal compliance
Perform risk assessments (General and Mini)
Physically operate the winding engine to hoist and lower men, materials and ore in the shaft in compliance with the Minerals Act
Prepare shift operation reports, record breakdowns and levels of productivity and report to the relevant stakeholders at the end of the shift
Required to perform other duties that may reasonably be expected of him/her within the Company from time to time
Work rotational shifts, overtime, do standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise
Work according to the Mine's Code of Practice, and report any observations of this not being done2
Closing Date: 16th of April 2026
Requirements
Grade 12 Certificate or Relevant Educational Qualifications.
Valid AC & DC Winding Engine drivers Certificate
Valid Onsetter's Certificate
Minimum 2 years' experience
Valid certificate of physical fitness
Valid Driver License
Computer Literacy