Heavy Lift Projects Johannesburg South

JMB Cranes manages heavy lift projects across Johannesburg South, from the industrial areas of Booysens and Crown Mines to Ormonde, Rosettenville, Turffontein and the sites along the M1 and M2. Our yard at Klipriver Business Park is just south of the city, so getting cranes and rigging teams to your site is quick to arrange.

Johannesburg South is changing fast. Old industrial buildings are being converted, new commercial developments are going up and infrastructure is being upgraded. Many of these sites are tight and busy, with roads, buildings and services close by.

Address: 46 Creativity Boulevard, Klipriver Business Park, Klipriver, South Africa
Phone: 011 021 1038 | 064 889 0912

Lifting on Tight Urban Sites

Inner-city and older industrial sites rarely give a crane much room. Before we quote, we check where the crane can stand, how far it must reach, what the ground can carry and whether overhead cables, neighbouring buildings or traffic will affect the lift. Where space is limited, the plan may call for a larger crane working from further away, or a different set-up altogether.

This kind of planning is everyday work for us. On a recent job in the Johannesburg CBD, we used a 160-ton Tadano mobile crane to lift heat exchangers into place.

Lifts next to public roads can need a road closure or permit, so we flag this early in the planning to keep your programme on track.

Heavy Lift Work in Johannesburg South

• Industrial conversions: removing old plant and installing new equipment when a building changes use.
• Commercial construction: lifting steelwork, precast concrete and rooftop plant such as HVAC units and generators.
• Workshops and factories: installing and removing heavy machinery in Booysens, Ormonde and the surrounding areas.
• Infrastructure upgrades: lifting large components for upgrades to services and utilities.

What a Managed Heavy Lift Includes

• A site inspection and a lift plan prepared with rigging simulations and AutoCAD.
• A risk assessment and a written lifting procedure.
• The cranes, rigging and certified operators the lift needs.
• One point of contact from the first site visit to the final lift.

Related Lifting Services in Johannesburg South

We also offer crane truck hire in Johannesburg South, rigging services in Johannesburg South and mobile crane hire. Nearby, see our heavy lift projects in Alberton and Johannesburg East.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you lift on a small or busy site in Johannesburg South?
Usually, yes. We inspect the site first and plan the crane size and set-up position around the space available, overhead obstructions and road access.

How quickly can you get to a site in Johannesburg South?
Our base is in Klipriver, just south of Johannesburg. Tell us your preferred date when you enquire and we will confirm availability.

Do I need a separate rigging contractor?
No. Our heavy lift projects include the rigging, so the crane, rigging and lift plan all come from one team.

Heavy Lift Projects in Johannesburg South and Surrounding Areas

Booysens, Crown Mines, Ormonde, Rosettenville, Turffontein, Southdale, Mondeor, Glenvista, Ridgeway, Oakdene and the greater southern Johannesburg area.

To plan a heavy lift in Johannesburg South, call 011 021 1038 or 064 889 0912, or speak to Janet Spanjer on 082 828 7146. Photos of the site and the load help us plan faster.

For heavy lift projects elsewhere in Gauteng and beyond, see our main heavy lift projects page, or view all the areas we serve.