- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Mining
- Reference: 71919
Vacancy Details
Employer: Ivanhoe Mines
The Kipushi Project is looking for a Foreman, Rigger
The Kipushi Project, 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 by moving and lifting heavy loads through safe Rigging practices conforming to standards. This role manages all lifting of heavy loads and supervises contractors performing heavy lifting
You will have the following:- Qualified artisan (Section 26D- Red Seal)
- 10 Years Rigging experience and at least 2 years supervisory experience.
- N2 (Maths and Science)
- Excellent track record and similar experience in African countries highly advantageous.
- Proficiency in French and English preferred
You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:
- Supervisory course
- Rigging
- Budget and resource control
Technical Skills should include:
- Computer Literacy- MS Office
- Isometrics
Personal Competencies should include:
- Analytical and Problem- Solving
- Technical orientation
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to Influence, persuade and negotiate
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Detail and quality orientation
- Cultural sensibility
- Customer Service orientation
- Good Communication skills
- Report writing
- Conflict Management
- Drive and results orientation
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Detail and quality orientation
Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to:
Manage project build to commissioning Plan work- Plan work with contractors to ensure timeous delivery
- Supervise contractors and Kico teams enabling, coaching and supporting them
- Inspect and report on progress made
The finer details:
When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers licence and qualifications.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
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About Ivanhoe Mines
Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future.
Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa.
The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula
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