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AFRICA’S LIFTING SPECIALISTS

Locally designed and manufactured for strength, precision, and longevity. No imports. No waiting. Just reliable, high-performance lifting solutions built to your exact specifications.

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About JGS Lifting

With over 60 years of combined experience, JGS Lifting is a trusted leader in industrial lifting solutions across Southern Africa. We design, manufacture, install and commission heavy-duty overhead cranes and lifting systems — all custom-built to meet your project’s unique operational demands. Our local team delivers reliable quality, faster turnaround times, and full after-sales support to keep your operations moving safely and efficiently.

SA's Trusted Partner For Cranes & Lifting Solutions

Robust & Reliable Crane Range

Custom Overhead Crane Solutions

Every operation is different. That's why we offer a complete range of custom-designed overhead crane configurations to meet your specific lifting application, capacity and environment. From light-duty workshops to heavy industrial operations, we design your ideal solution.

Single Girder Overhead Cranes

Light to medium-duty | 2–16 tons

Compact and cost-effective for facilities with limited headroom. Ideal for production floors, warehouses, and workshops.

Space-saving | Economical | Reliable | Wire rope, chain/ manual options.

Double Girder Overhead Cranes

Medium to heavy-duty | 5–100+ tons

Built for high-capacity lifting and longer spans with superior stability and control.

Maximum strength | Greater hook height | Multiple configurations | Ideal for load rotation.

Portal & Semi-Portal Cranes

Outdoor or yard operations | 2–100+ tons

Self-supporting mobile cranes that eliminate the need for building-mounted rails—perfect for yards or container handling.

No building structure required | Mobile and flexible | Ideal for outdoor or temporary sites.

Monorail Cranes

Linear movement | 1–20 tons

Efficient single-line systems for streamlined material flow in restricted spaces.

Optimises floor space | Customisable paths | Excellent conveyor replacement.

Jib & Swing Jib Cranes

Workstation use | 125 kg–12+ tons

Free-standing or wall-mounted systems offering versatile reach for localised lifting.

 Compact footprint | Flexible installation | Robust and durable.

Refurbished Cranes

Cost-effective | Fully certified

Professionally rebuilt to meet new standards. Ideal for fast, budget-friendly deployment.

Full reconditioning | New electricals | Certified and warrantied

Tell us about your unique requirements, and let’s find a solution tailored to your business needs.

*All specifications customisable to your requirements.

Why Choose JGS Lifting

Why Our Cranes Lead The Way

At JGS Lifting, every crane is engineered for performance, precision and peace of mind. Our end-to-end approach ensures you get a reliable, safe and efficient lifting system.

Custom-Built Solutions: Designed & fabricated to your exact load, span, and site requirements.

Heavy-Duty Reliability: Proven durability across mining, manufacturing, galvanising & logistics industries.

Precision Engineering: We use only premium materials for smooth operation and minimal downtime.

Locally Manufactured: Faster delivery, local parts availability, and no import delays.

Certified Safety: Every crane is load-tested, certified and fully compliant with lifting regulations.

Why Leaders Choose JGS

Complete Turnkey Service: Design, manufacture, installation, electrical integration, and certification — all under one roof.

Expert Technical Team: 60+ years of experience in lifting and electrical engineering, for a wide range of applications.

Responsive Support: Local technicians with strong supplier relationships are on call for servicing, inspections and upgrades.

Competitive Pricing: We deliver on time, within budget and above expectations. Get better value without compromising quality.

Proven Track Record: Trusted by leading industrial operations across Southern Africa.

Project Showcase

View How We’re Lifting Industry Standards

Our track record spans major installations across Southern Africa. Each project delivered safely, on time and to specification.

Gold Mining (Tanzania)

Manufacture, erection and commissioning of batching plant steel structure. As well as the manufacture, installation and commissioning of single girder electric overhead crane delivered directly to site.

• Steel wire rope hoist.
• 2000kg (2 ton) lifting capacity.
• 12m span.
• 6m lifting height.
• Dual speed lifting.
• Cross travel VSD.

Galvanising Plant (RSA)

Manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning of various overhead cranes. All lifting equipment comprises of steel wire rope hoists, dual speed, remote controlled.

• 6 x 16000kg (16 ton) single girder overhead cranes.
• 4 x 8 000kg (8 ton) single girder overhead cranes.
• 4 x 8 000kg (8 ton) monorail hoists.
• 10 x 8 000kg (8 ton) carousel hoists.
• Complete electrical installation from sub-station and issuing of COC.

Steel Fabrication (Namibia)

Manufacture of double girder electric overhead travelling crane proudly delivered to steel fabrication and engineering plant located in Namibia.

• Steel wire rope hoist.
• 10 000kg (10 ton) lifting capacity.
• 26m span.
• 6m lifting height.
• Wireless remote with auxiliary pendant control.
• Dual speed lift.
• Dual speed long travel.
• Dual speed cross travel.

Ready to elevate your operations with a custom lifting solution? 

Partner with Africa’s trusted experts in overhead cranes, from concept to installation.