Job Openings at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license
• Medical Fitness
• Meet Dover Classification
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• 2 years of experience in operating dozers 

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Operate bulldozers/dozers and attachments to cut, move, push, spread, backfill, and grade soil and materials.
• Read site plans, grade stakes, and use GPS/grade control systems to meet specifications.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift machine inspections; report defects and coordinate basic maintenance.
• Maintain safe operating practices: follow traffic control, flagging, and site-specific safety rules.
• Coordinate with supervisors, spotters, and other equipment operators to complete tasks efficiently.
• Manage fuel, fluids, and basic lubrication checks as required.
• Keep the work area clean of hazards and properly store attachments and tools.
• Complete daily logs and report progress to the site superintendent.

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Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license
• Medical Fitness
• Meet Dover Classification
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in operating heavy equipment, especially compactors
• Have an understanding of the workings of the equipment, complying with safety regulations, and troubleshooting minor mechanical issues
• Experience with heavy equipment operation 
• Proven experience as a compactor operator or similar role 

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Operating the compactor machinery and ensuring its proper functioning
• Maintaining and repairing compactor equipment as needed
• Inspecting work sites to determine the types and amounts of materials to be compacted
• Moving and manipulating raw materials using heavy machinery
• Adhering to safety and environmental regulations
• Performing routine maintenance checks and minor repairs on compactor equipment
• Monitoring the process of compacting to avoid machine malfunctions
• The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to workplace safety, and extensive experience in operating heavy machinery
• Reporting any major malfunctions or repair needs to the supervisor
• Keeping records of materials compacted
• Working in coordination with other equipment operators on the site
• The Compactor Operator will be responsible for operating heavy machinery, specifically a compactor, to compress and smooth various materials such as soil, gravel, or asphalt.

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Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• Required dover classification
• Medical fitness

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• 1 year Operator experience
• Must be able to work shifts
• Competent in Mine specific requirements

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Water bowser operator is responsible for allaying dust in the pit by maintaining the scheduled route during the shift in a safe and cost-effective manner. The water bowser operator must always prefer filling water from the pit as part of pit dewatering strategy.
• Water bowser operator is also responsible for allying dust on the muckpile and dump areas where tipping /loading taking place.
• Ensure that the truck water spays are not blocked and are all spraying well
• Ensure that the water cannon is working well
• Any damages to the truck are reported and attend to urgently
• Reach daily production targets by allaying dust on the haul road, tipping and dumping areas
• Do risk assessment before commencing his/her job
• Fill in a checklist and report any fault to engineering
• Avoid any rocks or sharp objects on the road, tipping or loading areas for tyre damages
• Report any spillage on the road to the controller to avoid any tyre damages
• Assist load & haul supervisors to execute their work safely and cost-effectively
• Create and maintain good and healthy relationship with other employees and all managers
• Minimize dust on haul loads and muck piles