Vacancy title:
Rigger

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Barrick Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 11 2025

Duty Station:
Tanzania | Tarime | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, June 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities 

• Ensure rigging studies are conducted for all lifting activities on the mine. 
• Ensure adequate controls are in place for the safe use and movement of lifting equipment on the mine. 
• Monitor, plan and maintain all crane wire ropes, rigging and related equipment. 
• Ensure adequate maintenance, repair and inspection of all lifting gears and ropes in accordance with statutory provisions. 
• Ensure that relevant SOP’s are developed and adhered to for all work activities involving continuous lifting and /or lowering 
• Ensure that legal and related registers for all cranes, hoists, scaffolds, ladders, slings, snatch-blocks, lever hoists, ropes and man-cages and all related lifting gears are kept and updated. 
• Inspect and certify all lifting gears in accordance with provisions of OSHAS and MHSA 
• Clean, measure and dress steel wire ropes and chains used on mobile, electrical overhead travelling or manual lifting equipment. 
• Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools. 
• Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules. 
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials. 
• Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
• Develop employees for the positions of Rigger/ Ropesman in accordance with the North Mara succession plan. 

Qualification requirements

• Secondary School Education Certificate.
• Must be a qualified Rigger with a Trade Certificate from a recognized institution.
•  VETA Driving Certificate.
• Possess a Valid Tanzanian driving licenseclass B, C, D and E
• Able to Drive Manual Transmission/Stick Shift Transmission.
• Sound knowledge of Mining Safety Regulations and best practice.

Experience and competencies needed.

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience as a rigger or ropes man 
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill competencies in safe lifting techniques, lifting gear selection, determination of weights and mass and crane movement directing. 
• Verification of training and experience in operating various industrial machines such as Forklifts, Loaders, Overhead cranes, self-Loading Vehicle Cranes, trucks, mobile cranes etc. 
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate the above listed equipment.
• Must have a valid driving license. 
• Excellence communication skills in English language 
• Must have the ability to operate with minimum supervision. 
• High professional conduct at all times and the ability to deal with a diverse client base. 

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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