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Job Description
This Rigger Underground role has a 2.9.2 appointment in terms of the MHSA Act of 1996: Maintain install and commission the of the machinery and equipment to an agreed standard in the area of responsibility.
Roles and responsibilities include the below:
- Attend and conduct Safety meetings
- Conducts and participate in Risk assessments
- Allocate tasks to subordinates
- Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required
- Ensure that material spares and equipment are available as required
- Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to subordinates
- Comply to environmental requirements
- Exercise judgment with regards to replacement of components
- Records results of all legal examinations in the appropriate format
- Works in a sequence that prioritizes work requirements
- Completing job cards and description of work and spares used (PMs)
- Performing work to the required standards and specifications
- Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks
- Conduct on the job induction
- Support coach and participate in the training and development of subordinates and apprentices
- Effective two-way open communication with subordinates and line supervisor
- Report at risk behaviour incidents and injuries
- Interacting with other departments
- Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor or manager
This role is in the Engineering Department at a C2 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 or Technical Qualification equivalent to N3
- Certified Competent as Rigger
Experience
2 years of Conventional mining experience which include the following tasks performed:
- Backends of ropes.
- Front ends cuts.
- EMRT on ropes and rope splicing.
- Vertical Decline and Horizontal shaft experience.
- Critical lifting and rigging including transportation of equipment i.e: (Loco Mini-sub drill rig mechanical loader hoppers and TMM equipment.
- Shaft barrel experience which includes changing of steel structures.
- Tandem lifting.
- Rope change on a vertical shaft and chairlift.
- Slinging work and installation of shaft exam basket.
- Daily and weekly inspection.
Knowledge and Skills
- English literate (speak read and write)
- Must be able to do standby and overtime
- Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures
- Valid driving license Code 10.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Hand signals for rigging
Additional Information :
Who We Are
We are a Southern African PGM producer marketing metals globally with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines 3 smelters and 2 refineries giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chainfrom resource to market.
We explore we mine we concentrate we smelt we refine and we market. As a result we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial jewellery and investment sectors.
With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29000 employees we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date
04 July 2025
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
