Rigger at Gold Fields Limited

The primary role of the Rigger in the Rebuild section is the loading/offloading and slinging of trackless equipment and machinery into the vertical conveyances for use in underground production sections.  The Rigger is also responsible for repairs and maintenance on rigging equipment in accordance with operational and safety procedures and processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3 or equivalent
• Relevant Trade Certificate.
• Have 2 years’ experience as a rigger within a mechanized mining environment with Shaft Slinging experience.
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Proven track record of production achievements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Transporting/slinging of trackless equipment and machinery at the Rebuild workshop to underground
• Assisting with the recovery of broken down or redundant mining machinery and equipment from the mine face
• Identify spares requirements and book against the maintenance defect log system
• Maintaining registers and records of all equipment as required by the Mine’s applicable Codes of Practice and Standards