Load Haul Dump (LHD) OPERATOR REF: IVP- MNG- 2522

Limpopo
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining
Reference: 163939

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Vacancy Details

Ivanplats is looking for a Load Haul Dump (LHD) OPERATOR REF: IVP- MNG- 2522

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”.

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Matric/ NQF Level 4
LHD operators training certificate/ Licence.
Two (2) years’ experience working as an LHD operator.
Competent B certificate
Responsible for safe loading and transportation of ore within the mine.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

Minimum of 1 year’s practical experience in operating LHD equipment in an underground mining environment.
Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground.
Knowledge of underground trackless mobile equipment practices and operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

Optimal utilisation of LHD equipment to achieve mining targets as required by the mining plan.
Minimisation of machine damage by adopting good operating practices
Loading and hauling of material to trucks and underground tip excavations.
Assist the load & haul miner to perform workplace Safe Declaration.
Ensure that the machine is refueled and cleaned at the end of every working shift.
Ensure that paperwork to be filled in correctly

On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com or recruitments@ivanplats.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA), people living with disabilities, youth and women candidates. Applications are only open to South African Citizens.

Closing date: 09 February 2026

Should you not hear from the Company within 21 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.

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About Ivanhoe Mines

Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future.

Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa.

The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula