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

 

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