Builds practical competence in the safe operation, inspection and maintenance of winders, headgear and shaft conveyances used on deep level South African mines. Participants examine rope condition assessment, overwind protection, signalling systems and the statutory examination regime that keeps people and materials moving safely between surface and working levels.
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Register for this courseThis course suits winding engine drivers, shaft supervisors, mechanical foremen and engineering officials responsible for shaft conveyance systems on mining operations.
| Dates | Venue | Days | Fee | Calendar | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 | R18,000 | Closed | |
| 5 to 9 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 12 to 16 Oct 2026 | Durban | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 19 to 23 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 5 | R18,000 | Register | |
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Nairobi | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Dar es Salaam | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Lusaka | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Harare | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 23 to 27 Nov 2026 | Accra | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Lagos | 5 | US$1,800 | Register | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 | US$1,800 | Register |
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
A section 54 instruction stops production and the mine must show that its legal appointments were valid, current and understood.
Heat, dust and flammable gas behave differently at three kilometres below surface than they do in a textbook.
Falls of ground remain one of the largest causes of death in South African underground mining.