Drill Rig Assistant (X9 Positions) – Master Drilling Exploration / Ivanplats
Company: Master Drilling Exploration in conjunction with Ivanplats (Pty) Ltd
Position: Drill Rig Assistant
Number of Vacancies: 9
Reference Number: MDX/IVP-2610
Location: Platreef Mine, near Mokopane, Limpopo
Closing Date: 24 November 2026
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
- At least 1 year of experience as a Drill Rig Assistant or General Worker in an underground mining environment
- Medically fit for physically demanding mining duties
- No criminal record
- Able to communicate in English
- Willing to work shifts and overtime
- Physically fit to handle drilling equipment and materials
Key Duties
- Assist with assembling and dismantling drill rigs and related equipment.
- Load, unload, and handle drill rods, casing, and drilling materials.
- Support drill rig operators during drilling operations.
- Conduct pre-start inspections on equipment.
- Assist with basic maintenance and minor repairs.
- Maintain housekeeping in drilling work areas.
- Follow health and safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Identify and report hazards, defects, and unsafe conditions.
- Provide general operational support to the drilling team.
Skills Needed
- Good communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Physical strength and stamina
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Reliability and discipline
- Problem-solving ability
- Willingness to learn and develop in the mining industry
Why Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for candidates with underground mining experience who want to build a career in drilling and exploration. Successful applicants will gain valuable exposure to large-scale mining operations at the Platreef Mine project.
Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Ivanhoe Communities recruitment platform
CV Tip: Highlight your underground mining experience, drilling support duties, safety training, PPE knowledge, equipment handling experience, shift work experience, and physical fitness to strengthen your application.
