SCAFFOLD ERECTOR – Louwill Lefa 437 views

Louwill Lefa will shortly be commencing with the fabrication and erection of the Karowe Diamond Mine headgear, as a sub-contractor to UMS Botswana (Pty) Ltd, who are busy with shaft sinking and underground construction for Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd at Letlhakane in the Boteti sub-district. Shaft sinking and underground construction, as well as the erection of shaft headgear, are highly specialised activities and an expert understanding of sinking methodologies, underground construction, mine health and safety as well as contract management knowledge is essential. We are currently searching for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to be considered for the following positions in Letlhakane. Please note that all positions are project based and that all applicants for the technical position must have been trained in working at heights and the use of portable electric equipment:

SCAFFOLD ERECTOR

Job Summary

Scaffold erectors are responsible for building and taking down scaffolds and temporary support structures for buildings and working platforms. They are comfortable working at heights and are physically strong and agile. To perform their duties a scaffold erector’s tool belt consists of hand tools such as a hammer, level, tape measure, pliers, and wrenches. Scaffold erectors also wear a full body harness equipped with a lanyard to provide fall protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Erectors must abide by all manufacturer recommendations and be capable of erecting scaffolds under the guidance of a Scaffold Inspector.
• Inspecting all scaffold components prior to assembly to ensure that components used are of similar material and in good condition, this includes (but is not limited to): mudsills, screw jacks, frames, braces, planks, access ladders, brackets, etc.
• Maintaining fall protection requirements while erecting/dismantling scaffolds.
• Providing a scaffold to the user that is free from recognizable and preventable hazards (i.e. fall protection systems in place, appropriate access/egress to and from the scaffold, appropriate anchorage and stability of the structure, appropriate walking/working surfaces, maintaining appropriate clearances from electrical hazards, etc.)
• Prior to occupation, scaffold erectors must notify the Scaffold Inspector that the scaffold has been erected and is ready to be inspected.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum grade 12
• 5 years’ experience of Erecting Scaffolding
• Experience on Working at heights
• Legal liability
• Construction Regulation
• Scaffold erector certificate