Forklift Driver Competition

Skill. Precision. Safety. Who Will Take the Title?

Experience the action as skilled forklift operators put their accuracy, control and safety knowledge to the test at the Forklift Driver Competition, hosted by Lifting Africa throughout Electra Mining Africa 2026.

Watch competitors take on timed practical challenges inspired by real-world operating conditions, with every move testing precision, efficiency and safe handling.

09:00–17:00 daily | Outside Yellow Zone | Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec

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See the Competition in Action

The Forklift Driver Competition brings the skills behind materials handling into the spotlight.
Throughout the show, visitors can watch licensed operators navigate practical challenges designed to demonstrate safe operating practices, precision handling and technical ability.

What to Expect

Live Demonstrations
Watch practical forklift handling and safety skills demonstrated in a live environment.

Prize Presentations
Follow the competition as top performers compete for cash prizes, the championship trophy and the title of Forklift Driver Champion.

Equipment & Safety Innovation
Discover materials handling equipment, technologies and safety solutions from participating brands and industry partners.

Industry Expertise
Connect with professionals working across materials handling, logistics, warehousing, operator training and workplace safety.

More Than a Competition

The experience is designed to promote the importance of safe operation, professional training and skills development across the materials handling industry.

Visitors can engage with industry experts, explore the latest equipment and safety innovations, and learn more about operator training and career opportunities.

The competition is supported by leading materials handling companies and industry partners, with Acrow Racking & Shelving and Jungheinrich supporting the competition as Platinum Sponsors.

Are You a Licensed Forklift Operator?

Put Your Skills to the Test

Think you've got the precision, control and safety knowledge to compete with some of the industry's best operators?

The competition is open to participants with a valid forklift driver's licence and provides an opportunity to showcase your skills in a structured, high-energy competitive environment.

Take on practical challenges, demonstrate best-practice safety standards and compete for cash prizes, the championship trophy and the honour of being crowned Forklift Driver Champion. For competition enquiries: forkliftcompetition@liftingafrica.co.za

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Inside the Competition

Don't Miss the Action

Add the Forklift Driver Competition to your Electra Mining Africa visit and experience the skill, precision and excitement of materials handling in action.
09:00–17:00 daily | Outside Yellow Zone.

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