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Crane Operator
2026-08-26T06:20:18+00:00
Portland Cement Malawi Limited
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FULL_TIME
Balaka Factory
Balaka
10101
Malawi
Construction
Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Transportation & Logistics, Science & Engineering
MWK
MONTH
2026-09-04T17:00:00+00:00
8

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for safely operating 55-ton mobile cranes to support equipment lifting, shifting, installation and maintenance activities. The role involves conducting pre-operation inspections of slings, limiters, braking systems and other critical crane components, coordinating closely with signalmen, and operating the crane in accordance with standard hand signals and established safety procedures. The position also requires maintaining daily inspection and operation logs, performing routine equipment maintenance, and supporting major lifting activities such as equipment overhauls, mill liner replacement and motor disassembly. The operator must immediately stop operations and report any abnormalities or equipment faults and must never operate faulty equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Malawi School Certificate of Education.
  • Minimum of 3 years of crane operation; factory crane experience preferred.
  • Proficient in mobile cranes; familiar with sling selection and inspection.
  • Must hold a valid crane operator license (special operation certificate), within validity period.
  • Strong safety awareness, focused; no acrophobia, heart disease or hypertension; adaptable to high-altitude and outdoor work.
  • Good health and eyesight; willing to work overtime, shifts and emergency repair.
  • Operate mobile cranes (55tons) for equipment lifting, shifting and maintenance support.
  • Strictly follow safety rules; inspect slings, limiters and brake system before operation.
  • Coordinate closely with signalmen; operate per standard hand signals.
  • Perform daily inspection, maintenance and operation log of crane equipment.
  • Participate in heavy lifting tasks such as major overhaul, mill liner replacement and motor disassembly.
  • Stop operation and report immediately upon abnormality; never operate with faulty equipment.
  • Crane operation
  • Mobile crane proficiency
  • Sling selection and inspection
  • Safety awareness
  • Coordination with signalmen
  • Equipment inspection and maintenance
  • Malawi School Certificate of Education
  • Minimum of 3 years of crane operation experience
  • Valid crane operator license (special operation certificate)
  • Good health and eyesight
high school
36
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Vacancy title:
Crane Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Transportation & Logistics, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Portland Cement Malawi Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026

Duty Station:
Balaka Factory | Balaka

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for safely operating 55-ton mobile cranes to support equipment lifting, shifting, installation and maintenance activities. The role involves conducting pre-operation inspections of slings, limiters, braking systems and other critical crane components, coordinating closely with signalmen, and operating the crane in accordance with standard hand signals and established safety procedures. The position also requires maintaining daily inspection and operation logs, performing routine equipment maintenance, and supporting major lifting activities such as equipment overhauls, mill liner replacement and motor disassembly. The operator must immediately stop operations and report any abnormalities or equipment faults and must never operate faulty equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Malawi School Certificate of Education.
  • Minimum of 3 years of crane operation; factory crane experience preferred.
  • Proficient in mobile cranes; familiar with sling selection and inspection.
  • Must hold a valid crane operator license (special operation certificate), within validity period.
  • Strong safety awareness, focused; no acrophobia, heart disease or hypertension; adaptable to high-altitude and outdoor work.
  • Good health and eyesight; willing to work overtime, shifts and emergency repair.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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All interested applicants should send their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae with three traceable referees not later 4th September 2026 to the mail address:

The Senior Human Resources Officer

Portland Cement Malawi Ltd

P.O Box 523

Blantyre

All applications sent through mail should indicate in the subject line the position they are applying for.

Portland Cement is an equal employer; both men and women are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Malawi
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 4 2026
Duty Station: Balaka Factory | Balaka
Posted: 26-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 26-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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