Lotus Africa
CRANE OPERATOR
Lotus Africa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and motivated individual to the post of Crane Operator at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga.
JOB OBJECTIVES:
- To operate cranes is achieved in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner. Assist in maximisation of uranium production with the available resources including personnel, workshop, equipment, and external providers.
- Operate mobile crane.
- Ensure rigging is done effectively and all safety procedures are respected.
- Conduct daily inspections and ensure any defects are reported to Maintenance.
- Ensure Preventive Maintenance and Statutory inspections are carried out.
- Always work safely and abide by all safety rules and procedures.
Major Responsibility Areas:
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Provide safety leadership
- Promote safety awareness amongst team members
- Personally adhere to all health and safety standards
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Uphold company vision and values.
- Ensure all safe work systems, procedures and standards are adhered to.
- Attend safety meetings and toolbox talks
- Punctuality and availability as per the roster
- Completion of work to the highest standards
- Control and maintain the rigging store as well as all its contents.
- Keep a register of all rigging gear, safety harnesses
- Record by signature the issue and return of all rigging gear or safety harnesses from the rigging store
- Ensure maintenance team members are informed and updated with safety related communications.
- Ensure toolbox meetings are conducted.
- Manage day-to-day maintenance planned and unplanned.
FORMAL QUALIFICATION
- Crane Operators Certificate
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE
- Minimum 5 years Crane Operator experience
- Minimum 3 years maintenance experience in Process Plant
- Proven supervisory skills to lead a team of tradesman.
PERSONAL TRAITS
- Neat, clean and professional approach to work.
- No shortcut approach to safety.
- Hard working, diligent, and dedicated.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit an application, copies of certificates, and a CV with contact details for at least three professional referees to lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com or submit by hand at Lotus Africa Limited offices at Kayelekera Mine. Applicants must include their name and the position they are applying for in the title of all documents.
The deadline for receiving applications is April 24, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lotus Africa is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, women are encouraged to apply.