Winding Engine Driver

Reference Number: 585-2505LH

Job Description:

Our client with established mining operations is seeking a Winding Engine Driver to support safe and efficient shaft hoisting operations. The role is responsible for operating and monitoring winding systems identifying mechanical and electrical faults and ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Safely hoist personnel materials and ore during shaft operations.
• Operate winding systems in line with mining legislation and safety standards.
• Conduct daily inspections and compliance checks on winding equipment.
• Control shaft signaling and coordinate underground movements.
• Verify load weights to prevent overloading and unsafe lifting practices.
• Maintain daily logbooks downtime records and shift reports.
• Perform risk assessments and enforce mine safety procedures.
• Assist in improving shift efficiency and operational workflows.
• Report breakdowns productivity levels and safety concerns to management.
• Support continuous operations through shifts standby duties and call-outs.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid AC/DC Winding Engine Driver and Onsetter certificates.
• 3 years’ experience as an AC/DC Winding Engine Driver.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literate and able to interpret system displays.
• Medically fit with clear criminal record.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.
• Relocation to the area required.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas at

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Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Required Skills:

Operating winding systems Monitoring winding systems Identifying mechanical faults Identifying electrical faults Ensuring compliance with operational standards Ensuring compliance with safety standards Shaft hoisting operations Conducting daily inspections Compliance checks Controlling shaft signaling Coordinating underground movements Verifying load weights Maintaining daily logbooks Maintaining downtime records Maintaining shift reports Performing risk assessments Enforcing mine safety procedures Improving shift efficiency Reporting breakdowns Reporting productivity levels Reporting safety concerns Supporting continuous operations Standby duties Call-outs Computer literacy Interpreting system displays Drivers license