Winding Engine Driver (Mining) – Gauteng
- posted 1 week ago
- Posted : October 10, 2026 -Accepting applications
Job Description
Introduction
Exciting opportunity available for a resilient, suitably qualified and experienced candidates in the Mining industry.
Duties & Responsibilities
Core Operational Duties
Operate Hoist: Manages the winding engine to lower and raise cages or skips carrying personnel, rock, and materials.
Handle Signals: Transmits, receives, and reacts accurately to bell or electronic shaft signals from the banksman or onsetter.
Monitor Loads: Verifies weight loads to ensure they stay within safe lifting limits and prevent overloading.
Reset Systems: Clears minor trip-outs or resets automatic hoists safely when minor faults occur.
Safety and Legal Compliance
Daily Inspections: Tests and inspects the winder, brakes, and safety devices for legal compliance before shifts.
Log Books: Records daily machinery conditions, shift operations, stoppages, and maintenance reasons in the legal logbook.
Hazard Reporting: Identifies and reports mechanical or electrical faults, non-compliance, and safety risks immediately.
Regulations: Operates strictly under the Mine Health and Safety Act and regional mineral acts
Desired Experience & Qualification
No Criminal Record
Medically fit
Grade 12 Certificate
Winding Engine Driver Certificate: A recognized Winding Engine Driver Certificate of Competency issued by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) or Department of Mineral Energy (DME).
Onsetter’s Certificate
Practical Experience: Generally 1 to 5 years of proven experience working as a qualified winding engine driver or shaft operations worker (including onsetter/banksman experience) in an underground mining environment.
Machine Proficiency: Familiarity with both Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) winding machines
Package & Remuneration
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