Fuel Management & Tracking for Mining in South Africa

At AFTECH, we deliver tried-and-tested fuel management and tracking solutions to mining industries across South Africa. We equip mining operators with the necessary technologies to turn mining data into straightforward, measurable outcomes.

Our innovative solutions aim not only to simplify the measurement of mining data but also to provide our customers with real-time fleet visibility as well as fuel security. It is our mission to make our world-class fleet telematics, fuel management, and field technology accessible to every mining operator based in South Africa, and to support it locally over the long term.

How We Serve the South African Mining Industry

AFTECH’s integrated technological solutions are tailored to optimise South Africa’s platinum, coal, and gold operations around Rustenburg, Witbank, and the North West region. Our integrated solutions, such as haul-truck telematics, on-machine fuel monitoring, and AI dashcams, all assist with monitoring, fatigue detection, keeping haul roads safe, shift productivity, as well as keeping costs per tonne under control.

From long-distance transportation to fuelling to workshop management, AFTECH provides South African mining operators with a single, integrated overview of every vehicle, litre of fuel, and work shift.

Our Solutions:

Advanced Fleet Telematics

Our Advanced Fleet Telematics allows operators to track every vehicle and piece of plant across open-pit and underground operations. Observe real-time location tracking, fuel level monitoring, driver behaviour, and utilisation data. Transform your mining fleet into a managed asset by reducing fuel consumption and promoting productivity.

Video Telematics (AI Dashcams)

Equipping AFTECH’s AI Dashcams will enable you to record, stream, and analyse driver behaviour in real time on your own device. It will instantly detect distracted driving, drowsiness, smoking, and cell phone use, notifying both the driver and your operations team the moment risk events occur.

PoC Radio Communications

PoC Radio Communications delivers clear and instant push-to-talk voice communication nationwide without the usual constraints of traditional VHF radio, such as licensing, range, or infrastructure.

Workshop Management Software

Streamline operations with AFTECH’s Workshop Management Software. This software will oversee and automate job cards, inventory for parts, and service scheduling, reducing downtime and manual errors while providing a full audit trail for every repair. This will allow you to optimise operations by keeping your entire mining fleet on a planned maintenance schedule.

Fuel Management System

Our Fuel Management System actively cuts theft, fraud, and errors at the point of contact by automating fuel dispensing and reconciliation across mine fuel bays. We employ active reporting and driver/vehicle authentication to deliver measurable savings on every machine on site.

Automatic Tank Gauging

Accurately measure fuel storage with Automatic Tank Gauging by monitoring bulk fuel storage tanks in real time. Ultrasonic and radar technology will allow you to immediately detect leaks, reconcile deliveries, and prevent stock-outs before operations are shut down.

On-the-Ground Support

Our relationship with our clients extends beyond initial deployment. AFTECH provides on-site installation, operator training, ongoing maintenance, and after-sales support from our local office. Regardless of the issue, our local engineers are on the ground and not a continent away. That’s the difference between solutions that work in theory and solutions that provide measurable results.

Frequently Asked Questions

When working with AFTECH, our fuel management provides mining companies with better control over every litre of fuel entering and leaving their operations. Our systems help prevent unauthorised fuelling and fuel fraud through automated dispensing, vehicle and driver authentication, and digitally recording all transactions. This will enable site managers to monitor unusual fuel activity and reconcile deliveries against actual dispensing, significantly easing the process of identifying discrepancies, theft, or unexplained losses across remote mining sites.

Yes. Our fuel tracking systems can monitor fuel usage for haul trucks, excavators, loaders, generators, and other heavy mining machinery. By actively capturing refuelling activity, consumption data, and engine-hour information, mining managers can easily identify inefficient equipment, excessive idling, and abnormal fuel usage. This, in turn, will provide a clearer understanding of fuel consumption across different vehicles, machines, shifts, and mining areas.

AFTECH’s fuel management system grants real-time visibility into fuel consumption, dispensing, and stock levels, helping mining operators identify waste, theft, and inefficient processes. Our automated reporting system will reduce manual administration while improving fuel reconciliation, enabling mining operations to make informed decisions on purchases, allocation, and the utilisation of equipment.

Contact us at AFTECH today for a free survey and take the first step to streamlining your mining operations.