Kholofelo Molapo

Kholofelo is an ambitious individual aspiring to become a Senior Rigger or Sectional Rigger Ropesman. He holds a Rigger Ropesman (Section 26D) Trade Certificate along with N2-N3 in Mechanical Engineering Certificates and Grade 12 Certificate, all the certificates are obtained and completed from the following institutions, Ergo Business Development Accademy[DRD GOLD], South West Gauteng College and Puputle High School, respectively. With over four years of experience working as a Rigger Artisan and a Rigger Ropesman Apprentice, Kholofelo emphasizes the value of his hands-on experience, complemented by the knowledge gained through academic studies and fieldwork.

He believes that this combination equips him to make substantial contributions in any Rigging-related field. Specializing in Complicated Heavy Lifting and Rigging, Kholofelo consistently strives to apply his expertise to achieve optimal results in his endeavours, while continually advancing his skills and knowledge. Kholofelo is characterized as a self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven individual who is dedicated to empowering others through the knowledge and experiences he has acquired over time.

Rigger Artisan - Samancor Ferro Chrome [Grind Right (Pty) Ltd]

(2023-12 - 2026-02)

• Perform inspection on lifting equipment and working at heights equipment according to legislative requirement.
• Basic maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Use of basic tools and understand of their application.
• Component and machine cleaning.
• Lift and turned mining machinery to be maintained and weld.
• Lift and moved buckets to be repaired by welders.
• Performed risk assessment before task starts.
• Performed inspection on lifting equipments.
• Read engineering drawings and performed rigging studies.

Rigger Artisan - Bright Alloys (Pty) Ltd

(2022-11 - 2023-11)

• Assisted with examining sheave wheels.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in the rigging store.
• Replaced ropes on surface mobile cranes and overhead cranes when required.
• Conducted regular safety inspections and initiating corrective action if necessary.
• Assisted with electromagnetic rope testing.
• Prioritised and supervised the tasks of subordinates in the area of responsibility.
• Slung the heavy equipments in the confined space.
• Erected temporary working platform.
• Examined winch ropes.
• Performed risk assessments.
• Lashed and secured heavy loads using rigging methods.
• Identified and coiled ropes.

Rigger Artisan - SamancFerroChrome

(2020-03 - 2022-10)

• Performed detaching hook.
• Responsible for cleaning intercoolers.
• Performed risk assessments.
• Assisted with maintenance of waste rock dump conveyors.
• Course control documents.
• Responsible for greasing hoist ropes.
• Examined single drum winches.
• Assisted with changing wrapper plates on a hoist.
• Performed load studies when required.
• Fitted clamps on steel wire ropes.

Rigger Ropesman Apprentice - Samancor Ferro Chrome

(2018-06 - 2019-06)

• Spliced wire grommets.
• Performed housekeeping.
• Spliced manila ropes.
• Read engineering drawings.
• Lashed and secured loads.
• Lift and moved heavy equipment.
• Lift and turned loads.
• Moved loads to tower structure.

Trade Certificate - Rigger Ropesman (Section 26D) - Ergo Business Development Accademy [DRD GOLD]

National Certificate - N2-N3 Mechanical Engineering Certificates - South West Gauteng College

Certificate of Achievement - Engineering Studies - South West Gauteng College (2014-12-01)

Grade 12 Certificate - Puputle High School