Mobile Harbour Crane Operator M/F

	Mobile Harbour Crane Operator M/F

General informations

  With the group’s expertise of more than 50 years of experience and a continuous presence on the African continent, Africa Global Logistics South Africa provides end-to-end solutions with in-depth knowledge of the legal and cultural diversities specific to each country. Our powerful integrated global network and sustainable solutions enable innovative and flexible designs in their execution.

AGL South Africa is your gateway throughout Africa, facilitating freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution activities for many multinational companies.

Job description

Mission Description                      

Job Purpose:

The Mobile Harbour Crane Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile cranes to support lifting, loading, offloading, positioning, and movement of heavy cargo, equipment, and materials within the terminal. The role ensures compliance with safety regulations and operational procedures to support uninterrupted terminal operations

Responsibilities:

Crane Operations
· Operate mobile cranes to lift, move, position, and place containers, cargo, and heavy equipment
as assigned
· Execute lifting plans and instructions provided by supervisors or appointed riggers
· Perform precision lifting for equipment maintenance, vessel operations, and terminal
infrastructure works
Safety & Compliance
· Conduct pre-operational inspections of mobile cranes before use and report defects immediately
· Adhere strictly to safety procedures, lifting standards, and load charts
· Ensure safe working areas are maintained during crane operations and coordinate with riggers
and signalers
· Stop operations immediately when unsafe conditions are identified
Coordination & Reporting
· Maintain the carbin area in a clean and serviceable condition
· Record daily operational logs and report abnormalities, breakdowns, or near misses
· Support maintenance teams by providing feedback on crane performance
· Maintain effective communication with supervisors, riggers, signalers, and control room
personnel
· Follow operational instructions from Shift Operations teams
· Support emergency response and recovery operations when required
Operational Efficiency
· Execute assigned jobs within agreed timelines while minimizing idle time and rework
· Support terminal productivity by ensuring cranes are efficiently utilized
Other Duties
· Carry out any other related tasks assigned by the line manager

 

Profile

KPI

· 100% adherence to lifting and safety procedures
· 100% achievement of agreed Crane Moves Per Hour (CMPH)
· 95% of lifting tasks completed within planned timelines
· 100% timely and accurate reporting of defects and incidents

Minimum Requirements

· Proficient in operating mobile cranes
· High level of physical agility including climbing, lifting, descending, bending, and sitting for
prolong duration
· Ability to interpret load charts, lifting plans, and safety signals
· Knowledge of crane mechanics and basic troubleshooting
· Understanding of port and terminal lifting operations
· Minimum of HND/BSC
· Valid Mobile Crane Operator certification/license from a recognized authority
· Minimum 2 years' experience operating mobile cranes in port, construction, or industrial
environments
· Knowledge of HSE standards and lifting regulations is mandatory