Field Service Crane Technician – Electrical & Safety Expert

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

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.