Driver
Listing reference: drdgd_000060
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Brakpan
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Job Purpose
Ergo Plant requires a truck driver to safely operate company trucks for the transportation of materials, equipment, consumables, and waste within the metallurgical gold plant and between operational sites. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safe handling of loads, conducting vehicle inspections, complying with road traffic legislation, and adhering to company safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
Job description
- Operate company trucks safely and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.
- Transport plant materials, spares, equipment, consumables, chemicals (where authorised), and other operational requirements.
- Conduct daily pre-start and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects immediately.
- Ensure vehicles are clean, roadworthy, and serviced according to maintenance schedules.
- Load, transport, and offload materials safely to prevent damage or injury.
- Complete delivery notes, trip sheets, logbooks, vehicle inspection checklists, and other required documentation accurately.
- Comply with all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards, company policies, and legal requirements.
- Report incidents, accidents, unsafe conditions, and near misses promptly.
- Assist with loading, offloading, housekeeping, and general operational duties when required.
- Support shutdowns, maintenance activities, and emergency operational requirements.
- Ensure safe storage and transportation of hazardous materials where applicable and in accordance with relevant procedures.
- Maintain effective communication with supervisors, dispatch personnel, stores, and operational teams.
- Work overtime, weekends, and public holidays as operational requirements dictate.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- Valid Code (Code 14) Driver's Licence.
- Valid Professional Driving Permit .
- Minimum of 5 years' truck driving experience, preferably within a mining, or heavy industrial environment.
- Good knowledge of road traffic legislation.
- Medically fit to work in a mining environment.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to complete vehicle inspection reports and transport documentation.
- Clear criminal record
- Must reside within a 30 km radius of Ergo Operations.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Company-contributed medical aid.
- Pension/Provident Fund.
- Annual bonus .
- Paid annual leave and sick leave in accordance with company policy and applicable legislation.
- Employee wellness and assistance programme.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career growth.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the Company.