Job Description

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Artisan Rigger to be placed in Venetia Mine near Musina, Limpopo. The successful candidate will report to the Supervisor. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective team supervision to safety achieve production targets
• Effective job planning in terms of cost containment, legal regulations, procedures, quality standards and required resources (trained crew, time, equipment, material and tools); draw up a schedule to guide the execution thereof
• Perform effective rope splicing for strong reliable connections vital for handling of heavy loads in mining operations
• Safely install, inspect and maintain winder / hoist ropes, attachments, sheave wheels / conveyors and assist with shaft slinging
• Safely maintain, repair, overhaul, erect / dismantle and construct engineering structures to standard
• Plan and execute a rigging equipment maintenance and inspection schedule in line with OEM standards, regulations, company standards and safety protocols
• Perform risk assessments prior to commencing work, in terms of conditions, material, equipment, safety standards, legal requirements and competence of the crew
• Effective handover upon completion of a job (check that everything is in place, working as planned and ensure sign-off by all relevant parties prior to handover
• Self and team understand and comply with legal requirements, company standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Effective self and team management in alignment with company values and leadership initiatives
• May be required to work away from home and across borders (site specific)

Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Valid Rigger / Ropesman Trade Certificate
• Valid EB Driver's Licence
• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness
• Muscular strength to do rope splicing
• Skilled at splicing and able to identify and use various types of ropes
• Job planning and supervisory skills
• Attention to detail and listening skills
• Ability to lift and move loads using various methods and equipment
• Ability to work at heights, focus and maintain concentration in physically stressful and demanding conditions
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, solve problems and make decisions within agreed parameters
• Good English written and verbal communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum 5 years of trade experience as a Rigger / Ropesman working with ropes and winders / hoists, preferably in a shaft in the mining environment
• Experience working with rope reelers and tensioners (advantageous)
• Experience conducting baseline risk assessments
• Experience in Rigging of routen and non routine lifts.
• Ability to complete rigging studies and execute complex lifts
• Thorough understanding of heavy lifting, winders / hoists, rigging equipment and rope inspections, maintenance and legal requirements
• Sound understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act

All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
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• Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
• An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
• If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.