2026 Lifting Africa - Driver competition
South Africa's Ultimate Test of Precision, Safety & Skill
Hosted by Lifting Africa | Powered by Jungheinrich | Located at Electra Mining Africa 2026 by supplying the forklifts used throughout the event.
Details
| Event: | Electra Mining 2026 |
| Hosted by: | Lifting Africa |
| Date: | 7 - 11 September 2026 |
| Venue: | Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec), Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Official Forklift Sponsor: | Jungheinrich |
Think you're South Africa's best forklift operator? Prove it.
Join the country's most exciting forklift skills challenge and compete against the industry's top operators in a high-stakes test of precision, efficiency, safety, and control.
Register today and earn the title of South Africa's Top Forklift Driver.
About the Competition
The Forklift Driver Competition 2026 brings together the nation's most skilled forklift operators to showcase professional driving excellence in a challenging series of practical tasks.
Hosted by Lifting Africa and proudly powered by Jungheinrich, the competition highlights the importance of operational efficiency, workplace safety, and operator expertise in the materials handling industry.
Taking place during Electra Mining Africa 2026, Africa's largest mining, industrial, automation, electrical and power trade exhibition, the event offers competitors unmatched exposure to industry leaders, employers, manufacturers, and decision-makers.
Why Enter?
Showcase Your Skills
Demonstrate your forklift operating expertise in front of industry professionals and peers.
Gain Industry Recognition
Compete for prestigious awards and the title of South Africa's Best Forklift Driver.
Network with Industry Leaders
Meet manufacturers, logistics professionals, mining operators, warehouse managers, and materials handling specialists.
Promote Safety Excellence
Highlight the critical role skilled operators play in improving workplace safety and productivity.
Competition Challenges
Competitors will complete a series of time and precision-based challenges designed to test:
- Forklift control and maneuverability
- Accuracy and load placement
- Safe operating procedures
- Speed and efficiency
- Obstacle navigation
- Practical problem-solving under pressure
Challenge details will be announced prior to the event.
Powered by Jungheinrich
Official Forklift Sponsor
Jungheinrich is proud to support the Forklift Driver Competition 2026 by supplying the forklifts used throughout the event.
As one of the world's leading intralogistics and materials handling brands, Jungheinrich is committed to promoting:
- Operator excellence
- Workplace safety
- Innovation in material handling
- Skills development across industry
Through this partnership, competitors will demonstrate their abilities using state-of-the-art Jungheinrich equipment designed for performance, reliability, and precision.
Experience Jungheinrich technology live at Electra Mining Africa 2026.
Event Venue
Electra Mining Africa 2026
The Forklift Driver Competition will be held as a featured attraction during Electra Mining Africa 2026.
Event Details
| Event: | Electra Mining 2026 |
| Date: | 7 - 11 September 2026 |
| Venue: | Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec), Johannesburg, South Africa |
Electra Mining Africa is the continent's premier mining, engineering, industrial, automation, electrical and manufacturing exhibition, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and industry professionals from across Africa and beyond.
The competition will provide an exciting live demonstration of forklift operating skills throughout the exhibition week.
Who Can Enter?
Participants must:
- Hold a valid forklift operator licence / certification
- Be employed or experience in forklift operation
- Adhere to all event safety regulations
- complete the official registration process