Crane Service Technician

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Crane Service Technician to perform electrical preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, retrofits, installations, and commissioning of cranes and hoists across multiple customer sites.

You will ensure all lifting equipment meets safety standards and compliance, documenting service reports and safety notifications while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have Electrician or Millwright trade certification.
• 3–5 years field service experience in crane maintenance or heavy lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of SHEQ practices and legislation.
• W@H (Work at Height) certification required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical planned and unplanned maintenance on overhead cranes and hoists at customer locations.
• Conduct detailed post-repair audits to verify safety compliance and reliability.
• Identify deficiencies, tag equipment, and document corrective recommendations.
• Provide customers with service reports, safety notifications, and improvement proposals.
• Comply with OHS legislation, site regulations, and company safety procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses promptly and accurately.
• Participate in health, safety, and quality initiatives to drive improvement.
• Perform additional tasks aligned with operational objectives.

Skills

Crane knowledge

SHEQ knowledge

Education

Electrician/Millwright Certification

Tools

LMI Certification

Job description

Crane Service Technician

Job Purpose

To perform electrical preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, retrofits, installations, and commissioning of cranes and hoists across multiple customer sites. This role ensures all lifting equipment meets statutory and safety standards, maintaining optimal performance and compliance at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs on overhead cranes and hoists at customer locations.
• Perform detailed post-repair audits to verify safety compliance and operational reliability.
• Identify deficiencies, tag equipment accordingly, and document corrective recommendations.
• Provide customers with accurate service reports, safety notifications, and improvement proposals.
• Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, site regulations, and company safety procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near-misses promptly and accurately.
• Participate in health, safety, and quality initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform additional tasks aligned with operational and business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrician or Millwright Trade Certification (essential)
• Accredited Lifting Machinery Inspector (LMI) certification (Advantage)
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of field service experience within crane maintenance or heavy industrial lifting equipment environments.
• Proven working technical knowledge of cranes and related lifting systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of SHEQ practices and legislation.
• W@H certification required before employment.