Rigger Surface

Company Description

Come and join this dedicated team as our Rigger Surface.  The surface Rigger provides a specialized engineering technical service to Central Logistics and is responsible for all rigging work performed on surface.

 By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Number of positions : 1

Location of positions:  Waterval Smelters

minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Maintains the equipment to standard:

• Equipment availability
• Equipment utilization
• Planned maintenance
• Down time
• Quality compliance
• Safety standards
• Maintenance cost per ton
• Budget expenditure
• Stock levels
• Quantity of delays or disruptions to operations because of Rigger activities
• Accurate information captured
• Reports completed to required standard
• Housekeeping standards

Rigger administration through the ability to:

• Obtain daily and weekly work instructions from Engineering Foreman
• Prepare and plan work priority list and resource requirements in order to complete tasks
• Ensure that all resources requirements are communicated to Logistics Supervisor in order to complete allocated work orders
• Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports for area
• Compile an accurate shift/work order reports
• Complete and sign off the allocated work orders
• Ensure that technical data is accurate
• Complete requisitions for stock items required
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers
• Complete the necessary job cards relating to the task done including and description of work and spares used
• Participate in required meetings including safety
• Accurately complete role administration requirements

Rigger maintenance through the ability to:

• Ensure that all planned maintenance schedules are accurately complied with
• Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and specifications
• Ensure that all safety and legal requirements are carefully followed
• Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks
• Ensure that materials and equipment are available for the shifts requirements in the area
• Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment are conducted - Equipment and machinery specific competence
• Supervise allocated multi-task team member in order to complete assigned work tasks or orders
• Ensure that the prescribed safety equipment is always worn
• Complete and sign off all allocated planned inspection orders

Teamwork through the ability to:

• Identify opportunities to improve operations
• Participate in improvement projects
• Support efforts to overcome operational problems
• Identify risks and threats to the process proactively
• Inform the Shift supervisor when work is being conducted in the area of responsibility
• Co-ordinate maintenance activities with the Shift supervisor, to ensure that the operation is not effected or alternative plans need to be prepared
• Show the appropriate Shift supervisor how certain low level maintenance and preventative steps can be undertake by the operational team within process
• Communicate any stumbling blocks to the appropriate Logistics Supervisor so that plans can be made
• Ensure that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside immediate area of responsibility
• Communicate process problems to necessary people
• Support logistics team members if they require help
• Help engineering employees to maintain equipment in Department
• Ensure effective two way communications with team members

This role is at a C2 level reporting to the Engineering Foreman

Qualifications

• Technical Trade Specific N2
• Certified Competent as a Rigger

 Experience

• 2  - 3 Years post trade experience will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Section 28 qualification from accredited MQA training centres
• Valid driving license code 08

Additional Information

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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.

Anglo American 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 Anglo American 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

This role is open to Anglo American employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process

Closing date: 16 May 2025