RIGGERS

Kabstrading Co; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co is looking for a RIGGER in Richards Bay to support open-pit mining operations. You will ensure safe lifting, moving and positioning of heavy equipment, components and materials while maintaining continuous, safe production.

Responsibilities include inspecting rigging gear, planning lifts, signaling crane operators during overhauls, and securing loads for transport. A strong safety mindset and adherence to site rules are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with rigging in mining environments to handle heavy loads.
• Ability to plan safe lifts and coordinate with crane operators.
• Strong commitment to site safety rules and PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe lifting, moving and positioning of heavy equipment.
• Inspect and test rigging gear such as slings, chains and hooks.
• Plan lifts for heavy equipment parts and structural steel.
• Signal crane operators and guide loads during overhauls.
• Rig and secure loads for transport across open-pit site.
• Repair and maintain draglines, shovels, and heavy haul truck components.
• Comply with site safety rules and wear PPE at all times.

Skills

Rigging

Safety awareness

Planning lifts

Tools

Slings

Chains

Hooks

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• The core purpose of the RIGGER role in an opencast mining environment is to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant lifting, moving, and positioning of heavy equipment, structural components, and materials to minimize downtime and maintain continuous, safe mining operations. This position will report to the TMM Engineering Sujpervisor
• Inspect, maintain, and test rigging gear like slings, chains, and hooks.
• Plan safe lifts for heavy mining equipment parts and structural steel.
• Signal crane operators and guide loads into position during overhauls.
• Rig and secure loads for transport across the open-pit site.
• Repair and maintain draglines, shovels, and heavy haul truck components.
• Comply with site safety rules and wear protective gear at all times.