About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

To operate Travel buses and light vehicles in accordance with the approved travel schedule, Daily Staff Movement (DSM), to transport company personnel and others as may be directed, in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

• Undertake the safe handling of buses and light vehicles in transporting employees to and from work as required by the DSM.
• Operate buses or other vehicles in accordance with K92 safety procedures.
• Conduct a daily inspection of the allocated vehicle and ensure that it is fully serviceable and safe to operate. Notify maintenance of any defects requiring attention.
• Assist to drive and influence proactive safety behaviors within workgroups through visible leadership.

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you must obtain a minimum qualification of Grade 10 or above with three (3) years’ experience in operating buses, trucks and light vehicles. In addition to this, you will have some or all the following.

• Possess current Class six (6) driver’s license.
• A minimum of Grade 10 education.
• Experience in driving Madang – Lae highway.
• You must maintain a personal focus on safe vehicle operation.
• You must be of sober habits and able to work with minimum supervision.

Life at K92 

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN EASTERN HIGHLANDS AND MOROBE PROVINCES