Operator Wheel Dozer - Mamatwan Mine

Date: 19 Mar 2026

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

 

ABOUT MAMATWAN:

 

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

 

This role is a fixed term contract position.

As an Operator Wheel Dozer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the South32 commitment to Zero Harm, you will play a key role in safety loading, hauling, dozing and dumping activities in the Mamatwan mining area.  

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

•Participate in investigations into workplace incidents;
•Report any unsafe behaviour, conditions and incidents to the responsible person;
•Conduct pre-use inspections, routine inspections and report defects;
•Operate mobile equipment based on operational requirements;
•Keep mobile equipment clean and in a good condition all the time;
•Will be required to operate the different machines based on operational requirements.
•Living South32 values and performing work within South32 values.
 
 

ABOUT YOU:

 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in operating mobile equipment in a mining or plant environment.

 

Qualifications for this role are:

• External Candidates: Grade 12;
• Internal Candidates:  Grade 10;
• Equipment license on either CAT dozer D8, D10;
• Valid Drivers license.

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

 

This advertisement will close on 02 April 2026.