Zella Joshua Ledwaba
@zellajoshualedwaba
Experienced rigger and steel erector with strong safety and leadership focus.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a qualified and safety-conscious Rigger and Steel Erector with over 8 years of hands-on experience in heavy lifting, steel erection, and mechanical rigging across large-scale industrial projects in South Africa and abroad.
I have technical training in Mechanical Engineering (N1–N4) and practical experience assembling/disassembling cranes, guiding loads, and conducting equipment inspections to ensure compliance with lifting and safety standards.
As a team leader I have prepared rigging studies, led rigging teams, and coordinated closely with crane operators to execute accurate and safe lifts on complex projects.
I bring a flexible attitude toward varied tasks, locations, and working hours, fluent communication in English and Sepedi, and a strong commitment to site safety and reliable execution.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FLRigger / Steel Erector
Fabricat Ireland Limited
Apr 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Offloaded, rigged and installed steel structures using cranes and cherry pickers across site projects, ensuring correct load balancing and adherence to safety procedures. Completed lifts and inspections that maintained compliance with on-site lifting standards.
Rigger / Steel Erector
Burger and Company
Nov 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Led rigging teams to erect steel structures and lift mechanical equipment, conducted pre-shift crane and lifting gear inspections, and prepared rigging studies to ensure safe load attachment and guiding. Improved team adherence to safety protocols during projects.
MRRigger / Steel Erector
Murray and Roberts
May 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 3 months)
Erected structural steel components and guided lifts for pipe connections, performed rigging gear inspections and coordinated with crane operators to ensure safe and accurate lifts on large-scale projects.
Assistant Workshopman
Fields Airmotive
Apr 2008 - Jan 2011 (2 years 9 months)
Assembled Dowty rotor propellers and Rolls-Royce Dart 500 series engine components, supported workshop operations and maintained mechanical parts to meet production and maintenance standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tshwane South College, Pretoria
National Certificate (N1–N4), Mechanical Engineering
2006 - 2007
Activities and societies: Modules included Engineering Drawings, Engineering Science, Mathematics, Fitting and Machining, Diesel Trade Theory, Aircraft Maintenance Theory, Aircraft Technology, Machano Technics.
Completed National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (N1–N4) covering engineering drawings, engineering science, mathematics, fitting and machining, diesel trade theory, aircraft maintenance theory, aircraft technology, and machano technics.
Phahlaphahla Senior Secondary School
Grade 12, Secondary Education
Completed Grade 12 with subjects including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, and Agricultural Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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