Overview
Winding Engine Driver Jobs in Barberton at BARBERTON MINES
- Facilitate the safe hoisting of persons, materials and ore, up and down the shaft
- Record conditions of winding engine daily
- Responsible for the safe movement of men and material in a conveyance or skip
- Responsible for transmitting and reacting to signals
- Responsible to complete drivers log book daily and to list stoppages and reasons daily
- Advise and make recommendations to the Banks man and Cage Attendant regarding simplification of work during shift
- Verify load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload
- Be able to verify the weight of a load
- Inspect and test winder for legal compliance
- Perform risk assessments (General and Mini)
- Physically operate the winding engine to hoist and lower men, materials and ore in the shaft in compliance with the Minerals Act
- Prepare shift operation reports, record breakdowns and levels of productivity and report to the relevant stakeholders at the end of the shift
- Required to perform other duties that may reasonably be expected of him/her within the Company from time to time
- Work rotational shifts, overtime, do standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise
- Work according to the Mine’s Code of Practice, and report any observations of this not being done2
Closing Date: 16th of April 2026
- Grade 12 Certificate or Relevant Educational Qualifications.
- Valid AC & DC Winding Engine drivers Certificate
- Valid Onsetter’s Certificate
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
- Valid certificate of physical fitness
- Valid Driver License
- Computer Literacy
Title: Winding Engine Driver
Company: BARBERTON MINES
Location: Barberton