Job Summary
Introduction Harmony Gold Mining Company invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Scaler Operator within our mechanised mining operations. This critical role centers on maintaining a secure workspace by proactively barring down hazards and cleaning mining faces using heavy machinery. Operating strictly under the Mine Health and Safety Act, the candidate must combine exceptional hand-eye coordination with proactive hazard identification skills to protect the team. Min Requirements Education: Grade 10 or ABET Level 3. Assessments: Meet the minimum requirements of the Dover test. Health & Safety: Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness and a valid First Aid Certificate. Qualifications: Valid Certificates of Competency for operating scaling machinery. Job Description Summary The primary responsibility of the Scaler Operator is to ensure underground work areas are safe by visually inspecting the roof and sidewalls from safe areas and barring down loose or hanging rocks with the machine. Additionally, the operator utilizes a spade attachment to scrape ore away from the face to clear the area for upcoming production tasks. Daily functions include conducting pre-shift inspections, completing risk assessments, adhering to lockout procedures, performing basic preventative maintenance, and recording precise breakdown and shift time splits between barring and cleaning.