Rigger
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
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POSITION: |
Rigger Ropesman |
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JOB GRADING: |
C-Lower |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Engineering – Infrastructure |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The primary role of the Rigger/Ropesman in the infrastructure section is to lift and move heavy machinery in and around the shaft area. This includes replacement of skips, cages and ropes and the preparation and slinging of equipment and machinery into the vertical conveyances for use in underground production sections. The Rigger is also responsible for repairs and maintenance on rigging equipment in accordance with operational and safety procedures and processes.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Appropriate Trade Certificate
- Have 5 years’ experience as an underground Rigger/Ropesman with experience working on Winders (BMR) and carrying a Regulation 16.74 appointment for the examination of applicable winding plant
- Have extensive experience with shaft slinging operations
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
Key Competencies:
- Proven track record in safety leadership
- Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
- Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of safety procedures in rigging
- Experience in rope capping and splicing
- Overhead crane licence
- Advanced knowledge of the different mobile lifting machines
- Be computer literate in MS Office
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring Health and Safety of people and equipment as per Mine standards
- Complying with duties and responsibilities as defined in appointment letter, with specific reference to regulation 16.74.1
- Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
- Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the Mining Engineering Section
- Leading and supervising a rigging crew
- Keeping records of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle and ensuring that such equipment is inspected at intervals prescribed by the mine standard
- Ensuring that the equipment and machinery are moved and maintained in an effective and efficient state
- Transporting of heavy and bulky loads including slinging work
- Operational maintenance of hoist ropes and attachments
- Inspection and control of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle
- Operational maintenance of shaft winding ropes and attachments
Closing Date: 26 October 2024
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting