Trackless LHD Operator
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
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POSITION: |
Trackless LHD Operator |
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JOB GRADING: |
C1 |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Mining |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Trackless LHD Operator is accountable for the safe operating of the LHD ensuring compliance with established daily production targets as assigned i.e. Longhole stopes, Development ends, etc. The LHD operator is responsible for ensuring optimal care when operating the vehicle and to especially monitor and attend to roadways that may compromise tyre life.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or Equivalent
- LHD (LH 514) Certificate
- At least 2 years’ experience as a LHD Operator
- Dover A result
- Drivers licence
- Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
- 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 LHD at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
- Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
Closing Date: 07 February 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting