christo botha

I am an experienced rigger / Rigger Ropes man and I have a proven track record of success. I am able to work independently and I am able to meet deadlines. I am also able to work well under pressure. I have a strong background in rigging and I am familiar with all the necessary safety procedures, currently immediately available to start.  I have more than +/- 15 years of experience in the rigging field. 

• Rigging, communication skills, 3+ years working as a Rigger/ Rigger Ropes man
• In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and heavy machinery.
• Excellent hearing and vision.
• Ability to work at heights and in noisy environments.
• High-level mathematical skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather conditions.
• Inspect and prepare loads that need to be moved.
• Set up, align and levelling heavy equipment machinery.
• Select the appropriate rigging gear.
• Prepare rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts.
• Inspect rigging before final use.
• Monitor and maintain rigging equipment.
• Manoeuvre loads using heavy equipment machinery and by hand.
• Ensure compliance with state and company safety procedures.
• Communicate with the rigging and construction team.
• Breaking down rigging equipment and conducting post-rigging inspections.
• Participate in planning shutdowns, resources, tools and spares relevant to shutdown activities. 
• Report faults and unsafe conditions. 
• Assisting foreman in executing his duties as required. 

Education and Training

Oom Paul School                                                     1998

National Certificate in Engineering Studies            N2  18-03-2010

Subjects:                                                                  Mathematics N2

                                                                                ENGINEERING DRAWING N2

                                                                                RIGGING THEORY N2

                                                                                ENGINEERING SIENCE N2

Qualified in 17/10/2007 at Olifantsfontein as Rigger in accordance with standards recognised by the National training board in terms of section 28 of the Manpower Training Act 1998.  COMPETENT

• SHEERLEGS                                                  17/10/2007
• MOVING MACHINE                                     31/08/2007
• TRIPOT                                                        31/07/2007
• WINCH WORK                                             31/08/2007
• POLE WORK                                                 31/08/2007

Ashanti Gold Training Centre:                                 Quality Council for Trade and occupations        Section 26(D) (4) of the Skills Development 
                                                                                Act, 1998 

                                                                                Qualified Rigger Ropes Man 22-02-2018

Courses attended:                                                   All training documents at IMPALA MIN PRO     TRAINING CENTRE & ASHANTI GOLD 
                                                                                TRAINING CENTRE