Service Planner, South Africa

Nicole has been with the company for 8 years.

"In 2014 I represented South Africa at the Konecranes Global Innovation Conference in Pune, India. There I fell in love with this company and its people. I met people from all around the world, each speaking a different language, different beliefs, even different job titles, yet we had one thing in common, we were all Konecranes employees. The most exciting part about working for Konecranes is the fact that we are constantly improving, always on the lookout for more efficient and innovative ways to serve our customers. Konecranes cultivates a working environment that promotes growth and creativity, therefore developing cutting edge technology. Innovation is what keeps us at the forefront of this industry, and it sets us apart from our competitors. Konecranes employs only the best, that’s what makes us the best!"

Sales Manager, South Africa

Ian has worked for Konecranes 6 years in the service operation.

"Konecranes is a global leader in the lifting business, we don’t just lift things, but entire businesses. Safety is our first concern, and our target is for everyone to return to their families safely. Konecranes team spirit is what drives our passion to each other and our customers. Leading and working with a great sales team that understands our products and our offerings, listening to our customers’ needs makes way for great success and customer satisfaction. Our lifecycle care offerings are the key corner stone of our business with improving safety and productivity in real time, who does not want that? I'm proud to be an employee of Konecranes."

Technical Sales Representative, South Africa

Brandon has worked first 3-years as a service assistant and boiler maker, now 4-years at Front Line Sales.

“The reasons why I’m proud to say #IAMKONECRANES are that safety comes first, no matter what obstacle as everyone has a right to go home to their families. We are the industry leader in lifting equipment and no one has the knowledge and skills that we can provide. We work as a team and deliver as a team, no one can steer alone, and I can say that I have the best colleagues. As a company we strive to increase the safety and production uptime for our customers. We have the opportunity to not just lift business's but to lift the entire industry."

Service Engineer, Port Services South Africa

Duane has been in the lifting industry for almost 10 years.

"I enjoy working with all my colleagues. We have built a good relationship working together as a team and always respecting each other and embracing each one's diversity and culture. I like to work in the service environment as I get to meet new customers and build a relationship of trust with them as their service provider, providing world-class service as an ambassador for the Konecranes brand. Konecranes has a vast offering of advanced technologies we offer to our customers and is always great to implement these technologies within our customers crane environment, to increase safety and productivity. Konecranes life-saving behaviors is also implemented daily within my working environment as safety always comes first as that is the Konecranes way, everyone to come home safe after performing their daily tasks."

Administrator, South Africa

Elton started his career at Konecranes in 2009 and has had many opportunities to work in the various departments at Konecranes and exposed to different roles.

“What I like about Konecranes, I would say that working at Konecranes thus far has been a life changing experience. I have grown to learn so much about the company and its people locally and globally. There are many wonderful opportunities when you become a part of this family. My journey was not easy especially climbing the ladder of success but the team here at Konecranes is exceptional and always encourage hard work. We are dedicated to lifting businesses and in doing so changing lives.”

Service Technician, South Africa

Tian has been working at Konecranes for 10 years now.

“What I value most about Konecranes is their aim for continuous improvement. I think what makes Konecranes special is that opportunities for you to grow and develop as an individual really has no limits, and that’s is why #IAMKONECRANES.”

Port Services Manager, South Africa

Charles has worked nearly 25 years in the Port Service organization.

"For me, there is no end in sight for working at Konecranes. Why, you may ask. The love for working for Konecranes is the trust in people and learning programs for everyone. We put safety first always in everything we do! No job comes before safety. We are the premier Port Services provider to brownfield ports and container terminals, we are continuously developing the range of services and products that help existing terminals to adapt and thrive in any changing environment. ​Our Global Parts network have parts for all makes and models and Port Parts has distribution centres in all major regions."