Spares Driver

Area:

Middelburg/Witbank, Mpumalanga

Job Purpose:

Isambane Mining (Pty) Ltd is seeking to appoint a reliable and safety-conscious Parts & Spares Driver to transport engineering parts, components, consumables and equipment safely and efficiently between suppliers, Company operations and client sites. The successful candidate will ensure the timely collection and delivery of parts to support maintenance activities and maximise equipment availability within the Company's opencast mining operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 10.
• Valid Code EC1 driver's licence (or higher).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a driving or logistics role, preferably within the mining, engineering or earthmoving equipment industry.
• Good knowledge of road traffic regulations and safe driving practices.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to communicate telephonically with suppliers, stores personnel and site personnel.
• Basic computer literacy will be advantageous.
• Medically fit in accordance with mine and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and deliver engineering parts, components, consumables, tools and equipment to suppliers, workshops and mining operations.
• Ensure all deliveries and collections are completed safely, accurately and within required timeframes.
• Verify purchase orders, invoices and delivery documentation before collecting or delivering goods.
• Obtain signatures and maintain accurate proof of delivery records.
• Liaise with suppliers, stores personnel and site representatives regarding collections and deliveries.
• Follow up on urgent collections and coordinate additional deliveries where required.
• Assist the Stores Department with loading, unloading and checking stock when required.
• Ensure cargo is loaded, secured and transported in accordance with Company safety procedures.
• Complete driver logbooks, vehicle inspection checklists and trip documentation accurately.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report defects immediately.
• Maintain Company vehicles in a clean, roadworthy and serviceable condition.
• Comply with Company policies, client requirements, the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and all applicable road traffic legislation.
  

Competencies:

• Excellent driving skills with a strong commitment to safety.
• Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple collections and deliveries.
• Good verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Customer and client-focused approach.
• Honest, reliable and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and capable of handling and loading parts where required.