4 X CRANE OPERATOR

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 mine site).

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CRANE OPERATOR X4 – MATERIAL HANDLING WALVIS BAY DEPOT
Please note that this advert will run concurrently with an external one.

The position’s main responsibilities are:

• Operating the crane is the main responsibility.
• Daily pre-trip inspections of crane.
• Daily cleaning of the crane and crane structure, sheaves & boom head.
• Ensuring crane is always level when operating the booms.
• Pre-inspecting the job and terrain together with the Rigger to ensure the crane operated is the correct size in terms of the job requirements.
• Performing job safely and effectively in line with work instructions.
• Reporting all accidents / incidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Stopping the job in unsafe working conditions and immediately report this to site manager.
• Performing minor repairs on crane electrical and mechanical.
• Performing any other duties as may be requested from time to time & might be reasonably expected from a Crane Operator.

The suitable candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:

• Namibian Citizen.
• Grade 12 with valid crane operator’s card.
• Minimum of 3 years applied experience as a crane operator (operators may be unutilized on lower class cranes as and when required).
• Valid Code C1 driver’s license.
• Must have knowledge to perform minor repairs on crane and mechanical.
• Must have excellent numeric and verbal ability (English & Afrikaans).
• Must have good verbal, and written communication skills (English and Afrikaans).
• Must have excellent eyesight.
• Must have good problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to calmy diagnose and analyse situations.
• Must be conscientious and be able to adhere to principles and values (high integrity).
• Must adapt to changing circumstances & have high attention to detail.
• Must be stress resilient and able to cope with a demanding work life (including long working hours).
• Must be able to achieve personal work goals and objectives.
• Must have sober habits.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Must have a valid code of conduct (Police Clearance) not older than 3 months.

Suitably qualified candidates from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae and supporting documents, to The Human Resources Business Partner. Only electronic CV’s supported by relevant documentation will be accepted.

The Human Resources Business Partner, Wesbank Transport
c/o Mulderine & Ben Amathila Avenue
PO Box 2916, Walvis Bay, Namibia
e-mail: HR@wesbanktransport.com

Applications are encouraged to submit their CV’s via the nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na website.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no CV’s will be returned.