Excavator Grab Operator

**COMPANY PROFILE**

SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. The Group purchases and processes all forms of ferrous metals (steel and others) and non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper and others) from industrial enterprises, scrap metal dealers and private individuals. Our processing facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Kraaifontein Branch requires a committed, hardworking and trustworthy Excavator Grab Operator to join their team

The Excavator Grab Operator's primary purpose is to provide support at the Kraaifontein Branch as dictated by operational requirements in the form of moving scrap metal products in and around the yard. The following tasks will include, but are not limited to:
**RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW)**
- Carry out daily inspections of the FEL, Grab and Shear machine and report any faults
- Do general maintenance and cleaning of the Machinery
- Move and place steel, bags, bins and other steel products where instructed
- Load and off-load steel materials on and off trucks or containers
- Complete check lists and log sheets
- Maintain safe working procedures at all times
- Abide by the regulations as set out in the O.H.S.A and company policies.

**QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE**
- Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- Valid FEL and Grab licence and/or certificate
- 2 - 5 years relevant experience
- Previous experience in a physically demanding working environment would be advantageous

**Experience**:

- Excavator Grab: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Grab Operator Licence (preferred)