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 |
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JOB GRADING: |
C-Lower |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Engineering – TMM |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Rigger is accountable for the lifting and moving of heavy machinery underground and on the plant surface as well as perform repairs and maintenance on rigging equipment in accordance with operational and safety procedures and processes. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Rigging Trade Certificate
- Have 3 years’ experience as a rigger in a mechanized mining environment
- 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
- Proven track record of production achievements
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
- Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
- 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
- Transporting of heavy and bulky loads including slinging work
- Assisting with the recovery of broken down or redundant mining machinery and equipment within the Mining Engineering section.
- Managing spares requirements of rigging equipment to ensure availability
- Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the Mining Engineering section
- Maintaining registers and records of all equipment as required by the Mine’s applicable Codes of Practice and Standards
Closing Date: 30 April 2025
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