Simphiwe Alex Kobheka

Experienced rigger with over a decade of hands-on expertise in the steel manufacturing industry, demonstrating a solid track record of safety and efficiency on-site. Adaptable and reliable, with a strong commitment to teamwork and adhering to industry regulations within the working area.

Rigger - Arcelor Mittal SA - Newcastle

(2013-01 - 2025-11)

About 13 years of service in rigging in a steel manufacturing sector.

• Experience in lifting with multiple cranes (tendem lifts)
• Changing of pulleys, gearboxes and conveyor belts
• Changing of motors, pumps and cylinders
• Rerailling wagons, overheads cranes and locomotive
• Changing of overhead cranes steel wire ropes
• Floating of loads with lifting tackle
• Lifts assessment, completion of rigging studies, assessment of hazards and risks

National Senior Certificate - Dedangifunde High School (2009-01 - 2009-12)

N2 Engineering Level - Engineering - Majuba Tvet College (2017-01 - 2017-05)

N3 Engineering Level - Engineering - Majuba Tvet College (2019-08 - 2019-11)

Rigger Trade - Rigging - Newcastle Training Centre (2010-08 - 2012-09)