The forklift operator is responsible for the safe and effective transport of material cars to and from the shaft in accordance with standard operating procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Forklift driver license
• Valid driver license
• At least 2 years’ experience as Forklift operator in a mining environment
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Established personal safety delivery record
• Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills 
• Sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Completion of a machine appreciation awareness programme (O4R/M4R or equivalent)
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures
• Does a pre-use inspection on this equipment by means of a checklist and report deficiencies to supervisor
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment e.g. top up engine oil, water and hydraulic oil, check for oil leaks and clean equipment according to standards and procedures
• Performs end of shift procedures according to standards and procedures e.g., parks the forklift at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
• Operates the forklift to safely transport material cars to and from the Shaft in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Assessing weight of loads to be lifted
• Adhering to Surface Traffic Management plan as set out by the mine standard
• Safe operation of a Forklift