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Rigger (Shaft & Headgear) – Immediate Start

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Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 3 hours ago

Contract Mining

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Job Description

When production stops, the artisans get it going again. The diamond mine processing plant near Durban Central needs you on that team. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What your day looks like

Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job
Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages
Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
Take part in weekend shutdowns for major overhauls

Must-haves

Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
Willing to do standby and call-outs on a roster
Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine

What you get

Housing support in the mining town
Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified ID copy, employment references showing artisan work plus trade test certificate and N-certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.
State your trade and the machines or equipment you know best, for example "fitter: conveyors, crushers and pumps".