Diesel Bowser Operator

Purpose of Role

To transport diesel across Tharisa Minerals (TM) operations by safely and efficiently operating the Diesel Bowser to minimise the equipment downtime based on insufficient fuel for operations or having to leave the mining pit to refuel.

Role Context

Health and Safety

• Conduct risk and safety inspections, identifying and reporting any risks within the allocated area of operations and completing the requisite checklist recording the associated risks.
• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the Diesel Bowser, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and Foreman ensuring all safety requirements are met before the Diesel Bowser Operator is put into operation for the day.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments throughout the day by proactively identifying and reporting identified risks within the areas of operation and collaborating with the various departments to support and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain and manage one’s own health and safety across the area of operations by adhering to all health and safety protocols and procedures to minimise any incidents within the working environment.

Equipment Operations

• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the Diesel Bowser, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and Foreman ensuring all safety requirements are met before the Diesel Bowser Operator is put into operation for the day.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure preventative maintenance is performed on the Diesel Bowser as and when is required.
• Collaborate with the various supervisors, foreman and other departments to ensure that all equipment operators provide sufficient lead time for refuelling, minimising downtime across TM operations.
• Manage the refuelling of the diesel bowser by actively monitoring the fuel level within the bowser and recording the utilisation of diesel across the operations as it relates to the refuelling by the diesel bowser.
• Conduct daily housekeeping across the Diesel Bowser that this role has worked with by cleaning the cabin, conducting an end of shift inspection on the Diesel Bowser, and ensuring any required maintenance or cleaning is scheduled accordingly to keep the Operator in peak operational condition.
• Manage the operation of the Diesel Bowser Operator by monitoring and controlling the area of operation in and around the operator ensuring a safe working environment is maintained, reporting any deviations from TM’s health and safety standards.
• Complete all movement logs for the Diesel Bowser by recording all movements and loads managed throughout the respective shift to ensure accurate records are kept of all movements.

Daily Planning

• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements.

Qualifications:

• Matric Grade 12 (NQF4)
• Code 10 Drivers Licence
• Relevant license of operation for the Diesel Bowser Operator
• Any other relevant certifications

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of 0-1 year of experience having worked in a similar type of role, in the mining or heavy industry environment, using the same or similar type of equipment.

Inherent requirements

Must be medically fit

Closing date: 20 August 2025

Note: Preference will be given to female candidates.