Winding Engine Driver at Barberton Mines

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