Winding Engine Driver at Globe 24-7

About the job

• An exciting opportunity exists with our global mining client for an experienced Winding Engine Driver based in Limpopo. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading underground mining teams, driving production efficiency, and ensuring strict compliance with health and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class mining operation offering career growth and stability.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/NQF 4 or equivalent
• Trade Test Certificate Section 13 or 26
• DMR Winding Engine Drivers’ certificate of competency
• Onsetters certificate
• Alternative current (AC) certificate
• Direct current (DC) certificate
• Full certificate
• Limited scope certificate
• Valid Code EB (08) Driver’s license
• Shaft and Winder Legal Training is advantageous
• 1-3 years’ experience as underground Winding Engine Drive
• Experience in double drum and friction winder; Engineering related skills licenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the safe hoisting of people, materials and ore, up and down the shaft complying with the Minerals Act.
• Responsible for the safe movement of men and material in a conveyance or skip.
• Record conditions of winding engine daily.
• Responsible for transmitting and reacting to signals.
• Responsible to complete drivers’ logbook and to list stoppages and reasons daily.
• Advise and make recommendations to the Banksman and Cage Attendant
• regarding simplification of work during shift.
• Determine and verify load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.