Rigger (Shaft & Headgear)

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

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

• Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
• Guide and teach an artisan assistant on the job
• Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines
• Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
• Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
• Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
• Help with rope inspections and shaft maintenance during scheduled stoppages

• Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
• Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
• N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
• Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits
• At least 2 years as a qualified artisan, preferably on a mine
• Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams

• Housing support in the mining town
• Study assistance for engineering qualifications
• Artisan allowance on top of basic pay

• Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.
• Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.