The Kipushi Project S.A. is looking for an experience Artisan Rigger.

KICO, based in the DRC's province of Haut-Katanga and southeast of the company's Kamoa discovery, is adjacent to the town of Kipushi and approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital of Lubumbashi. Ivanhoe Mines acquired its 68% interest in the Kipushi Project in November 2011; the balance of 32% is held by the DRC's state-owned mining company, Gécamines.

The Kipushi Project is based on the high-grade, underground zinc-copper mine in the Central African Copperbelt, which mined approximately 60 million tonnes grading 11% zinc and 7% copper between 1924 and 1993. In addition to producing copper and zinc, the mine produced 12,673 tonnes of lead and approximately 278 tonnes of germanium between 1956 and 1978.

Play your part in our team succeeding...

To enable construction, mining and operations by moving and lifting heavy loads through safe rigging practices conforming to standards. This role supervises the team that performs all lifting of heavy loads.

• N2 or Secondary School certificate (rigging trade test)
  
• 5+ years Rigging experience with 2 years supervisory experience
• Proficiency in French and English is preferred
• Swahili advantageous

• Safety rules and standards
• Hand signals and other communication during operations
• Radio communications and use
• Slinging methods and standards
• Rigging equipment and care
• Rigging experience

• Assess, plan and prepare work to ensure timeous delivery
• Inspect rigging equipment, gear and machinery before, during and after each lifting job
• Execute safe and timeous lifting jobs
• Ensure rigging equipment and gear are well maintained and correctly stored

The finer details:

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with copies of your ID/passport, driver's license and qualifications. 

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.