Transvaal Training confirmed as official judges for forklift driver competition at Electra Mining Africa
Lifting Africa partners with Transvaal Training to uphold world-class safety, skills, and operator excellence at the 2026 Forklift Driver Competition
Following the tremendous success of the 2024 Forklift Driver Competition, Lifting Africa is proud to announce that Transvaal Training has once again been confirmed as the official judging partner for the upcoming Forklift Driver Competition taking place at Electra Mining Africa.
The return of Transvaal Training reinforces the competition’s strong focus on operator excellence, safety standards, and professional skills development in the materials-handling industry. Their involvement as judges during the 2024 competition was widely praised for ensuring fair, professional, and technically accurate assessments throughout the event.
Hosted by Lifting Africa and supported by Platinum Sponsors Acrow Racking & Shelving and Jungheinrich, the Forklift Driver Competition has rapidly established itself as one of the most exciting live industry activations at Electra Mining Africa.
Industry Expertise Ensuring World-Class Standards
Transvaal Training is one of South Africa’s leading operator training and skills development providers, with extensive experience in forklift operator certification, lifting machinery training, occupational safety, and compliance education. Their team of experienced instructors and assessors brings valuable technical expertise and real-world operational knowledge to the judging process.
Competitors will be evaluated across a series of practical challenges designed to simulate real operating conditions, with judging criteria focused on:
- Safety compliance
- Precision handling
- Operational efficiency
- Equipment control
- Technical competence
- Professionalism under pressure
The involvement of Transvaal Training ensures that the competition maintains the highest possible industry standards while promoting the importance of accredited operator training and workplace safety.
Building on the Momentum of 2024
The 2024 competition attracted significant attention from the materials handling, logistics, warehousing, and mining sectors, drawing skilled operators from across South Africa and creating a high-energy environment that showcased the professionalism of forklift operators within modern industry. “The response to the 2024 competition exceeded all expectations,” says Surita Marx, owner of Lifting Africa and organiser of the competition. “Having Transvaal Training return as our official judges adds tremendous credibility to the competition and further strengthens our commitment to promoting safety, skills development, and operator excellence across the industry.”
Entries Open for Licensed Operators
Licensed forklift operators from across Southern Africa are encouraged to enter and compete for substantial cash prizes, industry recognition, and the prestigious title of Forklift Driver Champion.
Participants will compete live at Electra Mining Africa in front of thousands of exhibition visitors, industry professionals, and media representatives.
Entries can be submitted via: www.forkliftdrivercompetition.co.za or email forkliftcompetition@liftingafrica.co.za
