Job Description

Assistant Scaffolder - Scaffolding

About New Porgera

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.

New Porgera Limited, a leading name in the mining industry, is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Scaffolder to assist the Scaffolders in handling scaffolds within the Fixed Plant Maintenance Department The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient setup and dismantling of scaffolding structures within our mining site.

In this role, you will:

• Supporting the work of the scaffolder

• Carrying, declaring and clearing scaffolding material

• Tidies up the workplace or house keeping

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on scaffolding equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Assist in the construction, assembly, maintaining and dismantling of tubular scaffolding

• Adhere to all safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations during scaffolding operations.

• Identifying the risks in their work area and using the correct controls.

• Reporting to the Supervisor immediately any actual or potential unsafe conditions or activities, mishaps, incidents, accidents, injuries or illnesses in the work place.

• Using personal protective clothing or equipment as provided.

• Maintain a high level of health, safety and environmental awareness and comply with all relevant NPL policies & Procedures.

About You

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences:

• Minimum of Grade 10 or above Education level

• Proven experience as a Scaffolding in building complex and hanging, preferably in a mining or heavy equipment environment.

• Strong understanding of scaffolding techniques and safety procedures.

• Ability to interpret and follow technical manuals and specifications.

• Physical fitness and ability to work in various weather conditions.

• Safety hazard awareness in JHA or JSA, Zero Tasol, Take 5, FLRA, Risk Assessments

• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Mobilization Requirement

This is a PNG National Award position, a site-based role on a Walk in Walk out arrangement with rotation of 20 days on and 8 days off. Must successfully pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening. (This will be arranged only for successful candidates who progress after the interview stage) and have an up-to-date Police Clearance Certificate (acquired within the last 6 months). Must a be Local Porgeran (Cat 1A – SML, Cat 1B –LMP or Cat 2 – Other Porgera) candidate and available to start immediately. Females are encouraged to apply.

Join us at New Porgera Limited and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence!

Note: This advert will be open until 31st of July 2026 If you do not hear from NPL within the next seven (7) days following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.