Crane Operator

Applications are now open for the Crane Operator position at Portland Cement Malawi Limited based in Balaka, Malawi. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on September 4, 2026. Ensure you read through the official notice below to confirm you meet the requirements before applying. Please ensure to mention you found this opportunity on NyasaJobs.com website when submitting your CV and application to the employer or when making online applications for organizations.

  • Full Time
  • Balaka, Malawi
  • Applications have closed

Portland Cement Malawi Limited

PORTLAND CEMENT LTD

VACANCIES — MULTIPLE POSITIONS

Portland Cement Malawi Limited invites applications from
suitably qualified, highly motivated team players and result driven candidates
for consideration to fill the following positions.

Crane Operator

Location: Balaka Factory

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.

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.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

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

portlandcement.mw@huaxincem.com

OR

The Senior Human
Resources Officer

Portland Cement Malawi Ltd
P.O Box 523
Blantyre

All applications sent through email 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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