CRANE MECHANIC X 1

Wesbank Transport a division of FP du Toit Transport (Pty) Ltd, as a Namibian equal opportunity employer, offers the following challenging career opportunity for a suitable candidate in Walvis Bay, stationed at various Mine Sites.

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CRANE MECHANIC X 1
Please note that this advert will run concurrently with an external one.

The position’s main purpose is to guide the technical and operational activities at the various Mine Sites in line with customer contract requirements.

The position’s key performance areas are:

• Ensuring maintenance operations are conducted in line with Company, manufacturers and regulatory procedure and guidelines.
• Conduct safety checks to ensure that cranes comply with safety regulations, contract requirements and industry standards.
• Inspection of cranes to identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues with the help of computerized testing tools, calibration appliances, etc.
• Must have strong understanding of cranes (Liebherr / Grove & Sany).
• Performing load testing and other safety checks to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Responding promptly to breakdown callouts for crane repairs or malfunctions and put the necessary corrective actions in place to ensure minimal downtime and quick restoration of crane functionality.

The suitable candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Namibian Citizen.
• Grade 12.
• Qualified diesel mechanic with proven competency in crane repairs (competency certificate issued by a registered training authority).
• Valid Code C driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience crane/plant equipment repairs and basic rigging.
• Be able to read/interpret technical manuals/ wiring diagrams / electrical fault finding.
• Computer literate / Fault finding / Repairs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Must have high attention to detail, excellent analysing, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills (English and Afrikaans).
• Be physically fit with the ability to work at heights.
• Be able to work independently and under pressure, achieving deadlines and work long hours in line with contract requirements.
• Be able to supervise and guide those reporting to him.
• Be familiar with the application of ISO/Minesite policies, procedures, and practices.
• Have sober habits and be in possession of a valid code of conduct (Police Clearance Certificate) not older than 3 months.

Suitably qualified candidates from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to submit their applications.

Closing Date: 29 JULY 2026