Assistant Rigging

ASSISTANT: RIGGING (GRADING A)

 Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 11 or equivalent qualification
• 2-3 years’ experience in Engineering in a mining or industrialized environment is essential and required
• Knowledge of mobile crane hand signalling
• Good knowledge of all rigging / lifting equipment
• Good knowledge of SWL tags and name plates
• Ability to work flexible hours and perform standby duties including Sundays and Public Holidays
• Ability to perform physical activities (equipment and material loading and offloading unassisted, bend, climb etc.)
• South African Citizenship

Responsibilities :

• Provide efficient support within Engineering rigging Section
• Assist in attaching loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
• Assist the rigger in slinging, tie down, low balancing and hand signals to mobile crane operator
• Assist in ensuring that all lifting tackle is up to standard by visually inspecting chain links, slings and safety catches
• Assist in erecting, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools
• Ensure that all mechanical lifting equipment such as chain blocks and coffin hoists are lubricated and ready for usage
• Ensure SWL tags and name plates are visible on all lifting equipment
• Adhere to company standards, policies and procedures
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto : “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”