Sappi Southern Africa

Ngodwana Mill

Rigger (P11)

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centered around safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Rigger to provide a specialist service to the customer with rigging and inspection of lifting equipment on a daily and shift basis throughout the Mill according to safe engineering standards.

As a Rigger, you will be responsible for:

• Liaise with the customer regarding rigging requirements and advise the Engineers, Foremen, and Production Personnel regarding rigging requirements.
• Perform work scoping to ensure proper planning takes place.
• Obtain the necessary work permit according to Sappi policy and assist production personnel with the isolation process where required.
• Drive mobile cranes and machinery in the absence of crane drivers or when the job requires them to do so.
• Perform legal inspections for lifting equipment, complete registers and declare equipment fit for use, or take the required action when equipment fails inspections.
• Perform specialised rigging tasks by assessing requirements and calculating safe lifting angles, radii and loads for lifting equipment and mobile cranes.
• Assist Shift Artisan with breakdowns and opportunity maintenance.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
• Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing risks associated with a task to be performed.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 or N3 Engineering studies
• N3 Engineering would be preferred
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Rigger
• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s license EB

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 06 December 2023

How to Apply? Please click on one of the buttons below. If you encounter any issues while applying contact your HR contact.

Feel free to visit our website for further information www.sappi.com

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.