Meet the 2026 Southern African Lifting Awards Finalists

The biggest night on the African lifting calendar is almost here!

On 30 October 2026, the industry will come together at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Boksburg for the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards, hosted by Lifting Africa.

After an exciting round of entries and judging, we are proud to announce the 2026 finalists.

From exceptional engineering and major lifting projects to innovation, safety, people development, and outstanding individuals, this year’s finalists represent the talent and dedication driving our industry forward.

🏆 Meet The Finalists

Apprentice Technician of the Year Award

• Violet Mamabolo

• Meluleki Moniwa Ntshangase

• Lovemore Zwane

Environment Award

• iGus - Polymer Bearing & Motion Technology

• Orizen Group - Marble Hall Citrus

• Xtyre - Load Devices

• YOKE Industrial Corp - Digital Product Passport

Excellence in Engineering Award

• CKIT Projects - Transnet Port Terminals, Saldanha

• Condra - Twin Hills Gold Mine

• iTek Drives - Nalubaale Hydropower Station, Uganda

• Sarens Siba - Kariba Dam

• Vanguard - Poland to Malta Power Station

Excellence in People Development Award

• Piet Otto

• Rigging Academy

Industry Leader Award

• Piet Otto

• Dr Rony Abraham

Innovation in Service Award

• MYCRANE - Digital Procurement

• Quick Lift Cranes - Modular Compact Lifting Systems

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Joseph van Huyssteen

• John Bowman

• Joseph “Sepp” Kleiner

• Craig Douglas

Manufacturer Product Innovation of the Year Award

• Enerpac - CR-Series Cribbing Rings

• iGus - Polymer Plain Bearings

• Jungheinrich - EAE 212a Autonomous Mobile Robot

• Konecranes - Design Life Analysis

• Konecranes - Lubrication Free Belt Hoist

• Libra Plant - Alimak Scando 650

• Liebherr - LTM 1650-8.1

• Sarens Siba - XLC18000M

• Xtyre - Load Devices

Project of the Year Award

• Eskom - 1488.6 Ton Lift

• Johnson Crane Hire - Impofu Wind Project

• Libra Plant - Senqu River Bridge Project

• Sarens Siba - Kariba Dam

• Sarens Siba - Mondi Project Vuselela

• SkyJacks - Heli Lift

• Trisano Earth Movers - Northam Booysendal Mine

• Trisano Earth Movers - Northam Zondereinde Solar Farm

• Vanguard - Poland to Malta Power Station

• WWLTS - Dormac Shipyards

Safety & Training Award

• Kwick Access Rentals - Smart Start Monday

• LMI Academy - Malcolm Harris

• SM Environmental Technologies International

• TVL Training

ONE NIGHT. INDUSTRY’S BEST.

Now the finalists have been announced, the anticipation builds towards 30 October.

The awards evening will bring together the people and organisations behind some of the most impressive work in the African lifting industry. Celebrating excellence, innovation, safety, leadership and the people who keep the industry moving forward.

And, of course, there is still one question left to answer…

WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE TROPHIES?

Join us at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre as we reveal the winners of the 2026 Southern African Lifting Awards.

📅 30 October 2026

📍 Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre, Boksburg

FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED.

THE TROPHIES ARE READY.

NOW WE COUNT DOWN TO THE BIG NIGHT.

Congratulations to all our 2026 finalists! We look forward to celebrating with you on 30 October.