Onsite Rigger Assistant - Lifting & Rigging

Sarens; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading renewable project

World-class heavy lifting operations

Global lifting and transport

Professional growth and development

Travel opportunities

Autonomy within the job

International company

Competitive salary package

Training opportunities

Impressive business

Job summary

Sarens Siba (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Assistant Rigger to join a Wind Farm Project team in South Africa. You will assist with lifting operations, prepare rigging gear, inspect equipment, and help with assembly and dismantling of lifting arrangements on site.

Working closely with Riggers, Crane Operators, and Site Supervisors, you will support safety procedures, participate in toolbox talks, and help maintain records and equipment for reliable, safe project execution on remote wind farm sites.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Relevant rigging training or lifting operations certification advantageous.
• Experience in construction, renewable energy, heavy lifting, crane operations, engineering, mining, or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Riggers in preparing and executing lifting, rigging, and load-handling activities.
• Support inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of rigging gear and equipment.
• Assist with assembly and dismantling of lifting arrangements as directed by Rigger or Supervisor.
• Safely handle, move, and position rigging equipment and project materials on site.
• Participate in toolbox talks, start-work meetings, and safety briefings.
• Perform pre-use checks on rigging equipment and report defects or damage.

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Work at heights

Willing to travel

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Rigging training or lifting operations certification

Job description

Sarens Siba (Pty) Ltd is seeking an Assistant Rigger to join a Wind Farm Project team in South Africa. You will assist with lifting operations, prepare rigging gear, inspect equipment, and help with assembly and dismantling of lifting arrangements on site.

Working closely with Riggers, Crane Operators, and Site Supervisors, you will support safety procedures, participate in toolbox talks, and help maintain records and equipment for reliable, safe project execution on remote wind farm sites.