Rigger at Gold Fields Limited

The primary role of the Rigger/Ropesman in the infrastructure section is to lift and move heavy machinery in and around the shaft area. This includes replacement of skips, cages and ropes and the preparation and slinging of 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
• Be in possession of an appropriate Trade Certificate
• Have 5 years’ experience as an underground Rigger/Ropesman with experience working on Winders (BMR) and carrying a Regulation 16.74 appointment for the examination of applicable winding plant
• Have extensive experience with shaft slinging operations
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of safety procedures in rigging
• Experience in rope capping and splicing
• Overhead crane licence
• Advanced knowledge of the different mobile lifting machines
• Be computer literate in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring Health and Safety of people and equipment as per Mine standards
• Complying with duties and responsibilities as defined in appointment letter, with specific reference to regulation 16.74.1
• 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
• Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the Mining Engineering Section
• Leading and supervising a rigging crew
• Keeping records of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle and ensuring that such equipment is inspected at intervals prescribed by the mine standard
• Ensuring that the equipment and machinery are moved and maintained in an effective and efficient state
• Transporting of heavy and bulky loads including slinging work
• Operational maintenance of hoist ropes and attachments
• Inspection and control of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle
• Operational maintenance of shaft winding ropes and attachments