TRAFFIC Gauteng

Rigger/Ropesman

Gold1

South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

RIGGER/ROPESMAN (Grading C2) Job specification

Grade 10, 11, 12, or equivalent NQF qualifications
N2 Trade Theory
Recognized Rigger/Ropesman trade certificate.
A minimum of 15 to 20 years of underground rigger/ropesman experience is required, along with proven proficiency in working with winder, shaft, shaft slinging, rope capping, and splicing.
Demonstrate integrity and above-average interpersonal skills and abilities.
South African Driver's license (Code 08-10) essential
South African Citizenship.
Clear Criminal Record.

Responsibilities

Ensure the health and safety of yourself and your team members by applying relevant standards and procedures.
Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to set legislative, health, safety, environmental, and security policies and procedures.
Schedule and conduct inspections following the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and company standards.
Diligently execute all duties and responsibilities as defined in legal appointment and with specific reference to regulation 16.74.1
Promoting and developing team effectiveness and, leading and supervising a rigging crew
Accountable for the effective planning, risk assessment, and safe execution of assigned movement, transportation, and slinging of plant, equipment, machinery, and bulk loads.
Accountable for the effective planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and safe execution of shaft and infrastructure examinations, maintenance of hoist ropes and attachments, etc.
Conduct scheduled and ad hoc inspections, repairs, and control of all lifting equipment, lifting tackle, etc., and maintain accurate records of inventory and repairs as prescribed by applicable regulations and mine standards.
Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1 Group's safety motto: "Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely."

Date Posted

07 Feb 2026

Salary

South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Location

Gauteng, South Africa