Lifting Machinery Inspector

Pollock and Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

East Rand, Gauteng-based organisation seeks an ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspector to perform statutory inspections, load testing and certification of lifting equipment.

The role requires an LMI certificate issued by ECSA, a registered scope covering lifting tackle and related gear, a valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel. You will determine fitness for service and maintain auditable inspection records.

Qualifications

• LMI certificate issued by ECSA is required.
• Registered scope covering lifting tackle, chain blocks, lever hoists, overhead cranes, electric hoists and jib cranes.
• Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and load test lifting machinery and lifting tackle.
• Determine fitness for service and withdraw unsafe equipment.
• Certify compliant equipment within your registered scope.
• Advise on defects, corrective action and compliance risk.
• Maintain inspection records and re-inspection schedules.

Skills

Inspection experience

Safety compliance

Report writing

Education

Trade qualification or engineering diploma

Tools

Measurement tools

Load testing equipment

Job description

East Rand, Gauteng | Permanent

A well-established organisation is appointing an ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspector to carry out statutory inspections, load testing and certification of lifting equipment.

Essential Registration

• LMI certificate issued by ECSA. Non-negotiable.
• Registered scope covering lifting tackle, chain blocks, lever hoists, overhead cranes, electric hoists and jib cranes

Qualifications and Experience

• Mechanical or electrical trade qualification or a related engineering diploma
• Proven inspection, load testing and certification experience on lifting machinery
• Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Technical Skills

• OHS Act, Driven Machinery Regulations and applicable SANS standards
• Proof load calculation and defect identification
• Issuing certificates of compliance and auditable inspection reports

Responsibilities

• Inspect and load test lifting machinery and lifting tackle
• Determine fitness for service and withdraw unsafe equipment
• Certify compliant equipment within your registered scope
• Advise on defects, corrective action and compliance risk
• Maintain inspection records and re-inspection schedules