Operator Mobile Machine - Wessels Mine

Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country's Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

• Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company elected retirement fund.
• South32 will support assistance for part time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

This role is a permanent full time position.

As an Operator Mobile Equipment, you will be responsible for safely loading, hauling, dozing and dumpling activities in the Wessels plant area.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Participate in investigations into workplace incidents;
• Report any unsafe behavior, conditions and incidents to the responsible person;
• Conduct pre use inspections, routine inspections and report defects;
• Conduct risk assessment before all tasks and identify risks and hazards;
• Operate mobile equipment based on operational requirements;
• Keep mobile equipment clean and in a good condition all the time;
• Operate various mobile equipment based on operational requirements.

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining environment.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12 with mathematics for external candidate;
• Grade 10 for internal candidates;
• A minimum of two valid equipment licenses on the CAT Hauler 730 and CAT loader 980;

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This advertisement will close on 5 March 2026.