Winding Engine Driver

INTERNAL & External ADVERTISEMENT

Department: Shaft

CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2025

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the shaft winder for the haulage of ore, persons, and materials during a shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 /STD 10 (NQF 4) is essential.
• Winding Engine Drivers Certificate (DME)
• Valid Banksman/Onsetter certificate is essential
• Experience in Double Drum Winder on a Vertical Shaft
• 3 Years working experience in shaft barrel as a Banksman/Onsetter or Shaft Timberman is essential

COMPETENCIES:

• Operate a direct current winder (licensed)
• Operate an alternating current winder (licensed)
• Operate a friction driven winder

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates winding engine defects to the appropriate supervisor or manager. Performs ore pulling operations from relevant levels.
• Coordinates winding activities with total process requirements.
• Compiles correct shift reports.
• Escalates abnormal operations problems to appropriate Engineer or manager.
• Responds to standard signals.
• Assists during breakdowns or emergencies.
• Adheres to applicable legislation with regards to winding plant.
• Ensures safe and reliable workmanship.
• Adheres to all safety, emergency and first aid procedures.
• Interacts with other teams and systems.
• Maintains own safe and productive workplace.
• Advises on defects and abnormalities to appropriate Engineer or manager.
• Ensures teamwork expectations and plans are clear.
• Identifies and recommends initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improving productivity and reducing operating costs within scope and assists with the implementation thereof to contribute to the achievement of operational objectives
• Supports and participates in change management initiatives to drive transformation and optimisation.
• Advises management on business improvements initiatives identified.
• Builds, supports and maintains healthy diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required.
• Provides relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.

Internal applications must be accompanied by a line managers approval of your application.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks