AIDE RIGGER

Gold1; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking a Rigger Aide to support operations. This role involves inspecting loads, setting heavy machinery, and ensuring safety compliance while communicating effectively with teams. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in a mining environment, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a trackless mining environment is essential.
• South African Citizenship and a clear criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Setting, aligning, and levelling heavy equipment machinery.
• Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency in English

Education

Grade 11 or equivalent

Relevant Rigger Aide Certificate

Rigging or lifting equipment training certificate

Job description

AIDE: RIGGER X1 (GRADING B2)

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 11 or equivalent qualification
• Relevant Rigger Aide Certificate
• Rigging or lifting equipment training certificate
• 1-3 years’ experience in a trackless mining environment is essential and required
• Proficient in English and any of the 11 official languages
• Applicant must possess good verbal communication skills
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities:

• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Setting, aligning, and levelling heavy equipment machinery.
• Selecting the appropriate rigging gear.
• Preparing rigging equipment, including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
• Inspecting rigging before final use.
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Maneuvering loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
• Ensuring compliance with state and company safety procedures.
• Communicating with the rigging, construction, and maintenance team.
• Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.
• Always take instructions from the Supervisor responsible for the area/workplace
• Manage and maintain in area of responsibility following mine standards, procedures, and practices
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”