Rigger at Anglo American

Company Description:

We have an exciting position for a Rigger to join our Sishen Mine operation, where you will perform maintenance on our HME equipment in order to maximize the availability of equipment and to minimize down time at the sections.

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen. 

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description:

As a Rigger, yourresponsibilities will include: 

• Adhering to all Health and Safety practices and to ensure compliance and as well as adherence to safety standards and procedures, for yourself and your colleagues

• Ensuring that effective maintenance is conducted to ensure optimal availability, as well as reporting any defect and failures to your supervisor to enable effective planning

• Maintaining, test and inspect all equipment and machinery to ensure functionality, safety, reliability and availability to complete jobs within timeframe and budget

• Ensuring availability of spare parts and that defective component are identified in order to find and implement permanent solutions

• Ensuring the completion of the necessary job cards relating to the task done including and description of work and spares used Job Card management

This role is in the Asset Strategy & Reliability Mining Maintenance (HME) department at a J4.2 level reporting to the Engineering Supervisor. 

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical

• N2

• Qualified/ Trade Certificate as an artisan (Rigger)

Requirements:

• Code 08 Drivers Licence

• Medical fitness certificate

• 1-2 years’ experience as an Artisan

• You will have knowledge on safety standards, equipment and Rigging activities.

Additional information:

Who We Are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet, that means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.
 

What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.