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Rigger (Shaft & Headgear) – Experienced

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Kathu, Northern Cape

Contract

Posted 46 min ago

Contract Mining

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Job Description

You'll keep machines, conveyors and shafts running at the coal mine engineering workshop near Kathu. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Kathu, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Order spares and track them through the engineering store
Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines

What you need

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

What you get

Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox
Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
Housing support in the mining town
Study assistance for engineering qualifications

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Kathu really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified ID copy, employment references showing artisan work plus trade test certificate and N-certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kathu; 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.

How to stand out

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".