Driver Forklift UG at Gold Fields Limited

The forklift operator is responsible for the safe and effective transport of material cars to and from the shaft in accordance with standard operating procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Forklift driver license
• Valid driver license
• At least 2 years’ experience as Forklift operator in a mining environment
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Established personal safety delivery record
• Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills 
• Sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Completion of a machine appreciation awareness programme (O4R/M4R or equivalent)
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures
• Does a pre-use inspection on this equipment by means of a checklist and report deficiencies to supervisor
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment e.g. top up engine oil, water and hydraulic oil, check for oil leaks and clean equipment according to standards and procedures
• Performs end of shift procedures according to standards and procedures e.g., parks the forklift at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
• Operates the forklift to safely transport material cars to and from the Shaft in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Assessing weight of loads to be lifted
• Adhering to Surface Traffic Management plan as set out by the mine standard
• Safe operation of a Forklift