What is an Excavator?
Excavators are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper, bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the “house”. The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels.
Excavator Suppliers In South Africa
Bobcat Equipment South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Address: and, Cnr Romeo Street, Denne Rd, Hughes, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 860 262 228
High Power Equipment Africa (Pty) Ltd
Address: 105 Andre Greyvensteyn Ave, Spartan, Kempton Park, 1600, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 397 4670
Vendel Equipment Sales Pty Ltd t/a Associated Equipment
Address: 92 Indaba Ln, Rietfontein, Roodepoort, 2040, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 63 975 7389
Sany Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Address: 72 Denne Rd, Driefontein 85-Ir, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 918 0318
CASE Construction SA
Address: 14 Industrie St, Isando, Kempton Park, 1600, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 922 2000
M D PLANT & EQUIPMENT SALES
Address: 74 Eccleston Cres, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Millenium National Plant Sales
Address: 31 Chilwan Cres, Broadlands, Cape Town, 7140, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 845 4216
Kemach Equipment – Johannesburg
Address: Unit 6, Aero Star Park, 219 Jet Park Rd, Witfield, Boksburg, 1469, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:15 pm
Phone: +27 11 826 6710
Hitachi Construction Machinery Africa
Address: Atlas Rd & Paul Smit Rd, Dunswart, Boksburg, 1508, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 841 7700
Komatsu Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Address: 27 Ray Craib Cres, Beacon Bay North, Beacon Bay, 5241, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 43 748 2838
Goscor Earthmoving Equipment
Address: Cnr Romeo Street and Denne Road, Hughes, Boksburg, 1459, Boksburg, Johannesburg, 1460, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 389 4400
Johnson Taylor Construction Equipment Pty Ltd.
Address: 162 Main Reef Rd, Elcedes, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
Phone: +27 11 614 5120
Dura Equipment Sales
Address: 46 View Point Rd, Bartlett AH, Boksburg, 1462, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 918 4760
SEM Isando
Address: 14 Chilworth Rd, Founders Hill, Lethabong, 1645, South Africa
Areas served: Johannesburg
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 72 399 9817
How much is an excavator Licence in South Africa?
How much is excavator training in South Africa?
R4,000 – R5,000
The excavator course costs around R4,500 – R5,000 and takes 7-10 days. After the training, we issue an excavator license and certificate.
Requirements include a copy of id or passport, 2 ID passport photos, a blanket, and some clothes for change. if you going to stay in the accommodation, Money for upkeep or your food. and safety kit i.e. safety boots and reflector.
In this Excavator operator training course, you will learn how to inspect and operate an excavator according to the manufacturer’s specifications and worksite
Excavator Operator Training
Skills are attained at the excavator training center at minimal excavator course fees and operators earn an average salary of R15,000 per month.
Operate Excavator Training
SAQA Unit Standard No: 262744
Unit Standard Credits: 15
NQF Level: 2
Duration: 1-2 Weeks
Recertification: 1 Day
License Renewal: 1 Day
Course Description
This training program is for both novice and experienced learners. These people will operate an Excavator when performing their daily duties.
Excavator Training Course Content
- – Introduction to Operate an Excavator
- – Excavator Components
- – Excavator Controls
- – Excavator Checks
- – General Excavator Safety
- – Excavator Operating Techniques
- – Transporting the Excavator
- – Professional Operators Attitude
Modules for the excavator driver course include
- -Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of an excavator.
- – Planning for work activities and preparing the work area.
- – Starting and shutting down the excavator.
- – Operating excavator.
- – Transporting excavator to and from sit.
Excavator Training Assessment
The assessment complies with specified standards. Certificates and Operator licenses are issued to learners who demonstrate competence to the required standard.
Excavator Training is available in Germiston, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Mpumalanga, Cape Town, Bellville Rustenburg, and Limpopo. We also admit international students.
Excavator operators are required to:
- – Carry out the correct pre-starting and pre–operating checks.
- – Tell the maintenance supervisor when there is a fault that requires immediate attention.
- – Ensure lights, rotating hazard lights, windows, and mirrors are clean.
- – Ensure track tension is correct.
- – Ensure lights, sirens and backup alarms are working properly.
- – Do not exceed the safe speed for the activity being undertaken.
- – Always mount and dismount the machine using three points of contact on the handrails, grab irons and steps, and always face the machine.
- – Always be aware of the presence of pedestrians. Keep to designated routes.
- – Always observe all site signs and signals.
- – Always operate the excavator with extreme care.
- – Always wear the correct personal protective equipment
How long do excavators last?
On average, a well-maintained excavator with no damage will last you somewhere between 7,000 and 10,000 hours. Of course, the lifetime hours will differ from one brand to the next – but it gives you a good ballpark figure to work with.
How long does it take to learn excavator?
You can learn to operate an excavator in three weeks at an excavator school like HEC. You’ll get to practice on excavators and other equipment like backhoes, skid steers, and wheel loaders.
Are excavators hard to learn?
Learning the Controls
This requires a certain amount of practice and coordination, which can render an excavator more challenging to use than other types of construction equipment. As with any type of heavy machinery, safety is critical when operating an excavator.
What skills do you need to be an excavator operator?
The most common important skills required by employers are Automotive Lubrication, Plumbing, Demolition, Septic Systems, OSHA Standards, Communication Skills, and Piping.