Job Location: Eritrea, East Africa
Job Closing Date: 09 November 2026
Salary: Market Related
Contract Period: Definite (2 Years)
Introduction to Bisha Mining Share Company
BMSC is an Eritrean company formed for the development and operation of the Bisha Mine in western Eritrea, Africa. The Bisha Mine is a high-grade copper, gold, silver and zinc mine that commenced production in February 2011. The Bisha Mine has received continuous support from the Eritrean government, who granted the Company's mining license in January 2008. The project is the first modern mine in Eritrea.
After two years of low-cost gold production, the Bisha Mine transitioned to low-cost, high-grade copper production in 2013. Starting in 2016, Bisha also produces zinc concentrate. Further resource potential exists at depth and from nearby discoveries within the Company's licensed areas.
The site is a well-established site with excellent catering and recreational facilities. The site also offers Wi-Fi internet coverage throughout the village as well international TV and a full gymnasium. Security ranks with best in the world and employees mountain bike freely. Expatriates work a roster of 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off; we offer on-site medical services as well as company medical, accident death and disability and life insurance (employee only); Employees are provided with private rooms with en-suite toilet and shower facilities; Working hours at Bisha are Monday to Saturday from 6am to 6pm with a one-hour lunch break and Sundays from 6am to 12pm with the afternoon off.
The successful candidate will earn a salary which is market related. Contract is for a period of 02 (two) Years.
Kindly Note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks after the application closing date.
Primary Purpose
- A Rigger/Operator makes use of cranes, manitous and forklifts to transport, load and offload heavy equipment, machinery, or large heavy cargo such as fixed plant equipment, construction equipment, containers, mobile equipment in the opencast, processing, and underground operations. Riggers are also responsible for preparing the preparations and calculations of lift plan for critical lifts.
Essential Functions
- Setting up and assembling the rigging equipment required for lifting and moving heavy loads.
- Communicating with crane operators to guide them in moving objects and depositing them in the correct location.
- Inspect rigging equipment regularly, identify potential hazards, and take corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Inspecting and maintaining the rigging gear, as well as repairing or replacing worn-out or damaged components.
- Perform rigging studies to plan a lift and to ensure that the rigging equipment and cranage can safely handle the weight of the load.
- Train national rigging workforce by developing training programs and facilitating the programs.
TASK DESCRIPTION Expanded TO CORE PERFORMANCE AREAS
Planning
- Perform pre-engineering studies (rigging studies) to undertake rigging activities
- Determine the lifting and moving requirements (weight and size of the object)
- Determine the rigging equipment requirements (design, load, length, etc.)
Implementation of the Plan
- Identify the highest priority for each week and focus on completing relevant tasks.
- Ensures good housekeeping.
- Ensures “rigging/cranes/forklift” operations on the mine are carried out in an efficient and effective way to minimise downtime, possibly effecting production. (60-, 70 -,120- & 350-ton cranes)
- Performs regular legal inspections on all lifting equipment (including overhead and tower cranes) on site to detect potential problems before they cause breakdowns.
- Controls downtime by ensuring the best techniques are being used to repair breakdowns.
- Ensure safety requirements are fulfilled at the workplace, including leading Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper use of the appropriate PPE. Report any safety issues/incidents.
- Comply with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental or other rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in the workplace.
- Maintains equipment; parts and supply stocks by carrying out regular stock takes and ordering replacements as required.
General Rigging:
- Inspect rigging equipment for any defects before use
- Splice cables to prevent ends from fraying
- Splice cables according to required standards (Thimbles)
- Sling complex loads and communicate during crane operations
- Sling normal loads and communicate during crane operations
Lifting:
- Manage the transportation of abnormal loads
- Supervise advanced mobile crane operations
- Perform pre-use maintenance and inspection on lifting machinery and equipment
- Direct the operation of an overhead crane
- Lift and turn a load
- Lift and move a load using manual lifting equipment and tackle
Writing Reports & Data Control
- Compile daily progress reports for the department. (Action Tracker)
- Demonstrate autonomy in learning through:
- Interacting with and developing, the capacity of team members to maintain and support legislative, regulatory, quality, safety, and health systems.
- Taking the initiative by addressing problems arising from the supervision of lifting and moving tasks.
- Develop rigging training programs as per company requirement and facilitate/moderate.
Unique requirements/other information
- Candidate must be physically medically fit
- Candidate must be qualified as a rigger
- Must be able to work outside exposed to heat, wind, and dusty environments
- Must be able to work at heights
- Underground experience
- Processing plant experience
- Opencast experience
- LMI (lifting machinery inspector)
- Rigging Training Coordinator/Facilitator/Moderator
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Technical School)
- Technical College Mechanical/Rigging/Cranes Diploma
- Rigging Trade (Expats).
Knowledge and Experience
- 3 - 5 years relevant experience
Technical Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skill
- High level of accuracy
- Ability to work towards strict deadlines
- Rigging & Crane experience
- Supervisory experience.
Behavioural Skills
- Communication (English)
- Self-motivation
- Prioritizing skills
- Coordination skills
- Team and leadership skills
- Specialised organisational skills (evaluating, planning and scheduling work).
Required languages
- English