Engineering Artisan Rigger

West Coast Plant Operations (Pty) Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery maintenance company in South Africa is seeking a qualified Rigger to diagnose and maintain lifting equipment. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, coordinating maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates must possess a valid trade test certificate, a driver's license, and have at least 4-5 years of experience in rigging. This role contributes significantly to operational safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years' experience as a qualified Rigger.
• Own transport to attend to call outs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade related fault-finding on rigging and lifting equipment.
• Perform inspections on lifting equipment and working at heights equipment.
• Maintain inspection registers for lifting tackle and working at heights equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance of lifting and working at heights equipment.
• Plan, coordinate and execute rigging and lifting tasks.

Skills

English language proficiency

Time management skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification

Valid Section 13 / Section 26 (D) Trade Test Certificate

Valid driver's license code B, EB or C1

Job description

Introduction

This position will be based in the Saldanha Bay Municipality area in the Western Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct trade related fault-finding on rigging and lifting equipment
• Perform inspections on lifting equipment and working at heights equipment according to legislative requirements
• Maintain inspection registers for lifting tackle and working at heights equipment to monitor and ensure compliance
• Coordinate the maintenance of lifting and working at heights equipment to ensure adherence to legal requirements
• Coordinate the availability of lifting equipment and machines by liaising with external suppliers
• Plan, coordinate and execute rigging and lifting tasks
• Conduct risk assessments and complete master lifting plans before proceeding with lifting operations
• Monitor the efficiency of maintained equipment and machinery to engineering maintenance standards
• Comply with permit procedures before proceeding with lifting operations
• Prioritise activities according to requirements
• Record and file all data related to lifting operations and lifting equipment

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate.
• Valid Section 13 / Section 26 (D) Trade Test Certificate required
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and SkillsRequirements

• A minimum of 4 - 5 years’ experience as a qualified Rigger
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills