RIGGER

Kabstrading Co; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced lifting and rigging operator to manage heavy lifting operations safely and efficiently. The role requires the ability to assess requirements and execute specialised rigging with strong SAFETY discipline.

Responsibilities include compiling lift plans, inspecting lifting gear, conducting pre-use inspections, maintaining registers, and processing permits. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy lifting operations and rigging.
• Ability to compile lift plans and calculate safe lifting angles, radii and loads.
• Strong knowledge of lifting safety requirements and SWL considerations.
• Inspect lifting gear and colour-code per SAQA and mine safety standards.
• Conduct legal pre-use inspections on lifting tackle.
• Keep accurate registers and complete permits.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy lifting operations and execute specialised rigging.
• Calculate safe lifting angles, radii and loads for mobile cranes, forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Compile complex lift plans and ensure safety compliance.
• Inspect and colour-code lifting gear per safety standards.
• Conduct legal pre-use inspections on lifting tackle and maintain registers.
• Be willing to work overtime and adhere to permits and documentation.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Rigging

Lift plans

Safety compliance

Gear inspection

Pre-use inspections

Register keeping

Permits

Overtime readiness

Load dynamics

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities
Heavy Lifting operations – safely assess requirements and execute specialised rigging. Calculating safe lifting angles, radii and loads for mobile cranes, forklift and overhead cranes.
Be able to compile complex lift plans
Excellent knowledge of lifting and rigging safety requirements
Equipment maintenance – Inspect and colour code all lifting gear (slings, shackles, chains, eyebolts0) in compliance with SAQA and mine safety standards
Conduct legal pre-use inspections on lifting tackle
Keep accurate registers
Complete permits
Must be willing to work overtime
Strong knowledge of load dynamics and safe working loads (SWL).