What SkyJacks does

SkyJacks is a South African industrial equipment distributor and rental operator, founded in 1978 and operating as a trading brand under Waco Africa (Pty) Ltd, part of the Waco International group. The company supplies access, lifting and material-handling equipment across Southern Africa through an authorized-distributor model covering at least eight international OEMs, including DINGLI (MEWPs), GEDA (construction hoists), SkyClimber (suspended platforms), Faresin (telehandlers), Hyundai (forklifts, added 2025), Jekko (mini cranes), MACH (industrial floor cleaning, added 2025), and ALR (chain blocks and lifting tackle). Equipment working heights range from 5m MEWPs to GEDA hoists reaching above 100m, with load capacities spanning from 300kg (GEDA 300 Z Boiler Hoist) to 21,000kg (Jekko mini cranes).

The business generates revenue across four streams: usage-based equipment hire (the primary model), hardware sales of distributed brands, accredited operator training (SETA, IWH, ECSA-CPD), and certified load testing and inspection services for regulatory compliance. Customers span construction, mining, logistics/warehousing (primary), power generation, solar/renewable energy, and agriculture verticals, with both direct enterprise field sales and self-service online quote-request channels. Recent strategic emphasis has been on broadening the portfolio via new distribution mandates (Hyundai forklifts and MACH cleaning equipment in 2025) and securing flagship enterprise deployments such as the national-fleet partnership with Sanitech.

Supporting infrastructure includes ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, a Level 2 B-BBEE rating with 125% supplier recognition (held at the parent level), LEEASA and SETA memberships, and 24/7 technical support backed by the Waco International group network. The company employs 101-250 staff and operates through a branch network across South Africa, with no disclosed external funding or M&A activity.

Name

SkyJacks

Legal name

Waco Africa PTY Ltd

Website

https://skyjacks.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SkyJacks is a South African industrial equipment distributor and rental operator (founded 1978, part of Waco International) supplying access, lifting, and material-handling machinery from brands such as DINGLI, GEDA, Hyundai, Jekko, and MACH to construction, mining, logistics, and other industrial customers across Southern Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Rental and Distribution

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial equipment rental
• Access equipment supply
• Material handling solutions
• Lifting equipment distribution
• Work-at-height machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental/Hire: Short-term and long-term rental of industrial equipment including MEWPs, telehandlers, construction hoists, and other access/lifting equipment with 24/7 technical support.
2. Equipment Sales: Direct sale of new industrial equipment from partnered brands (Dingli, GEDA, Hyundai, Jekko, MACH, ALR, Faresin) with full after-sales support.
3. Operator Training: Accredited training programs for MEWPs, telehandlers, suspended platforms, cranes, forklifts and lifting equipment including CPD accredited courses for ECSA professionals.
4. Load Testing & Inspection: Certified inspection and testing services for lifting equipment ensuring legal compliance with South African regulations including Overhead Cranes, Mobile Cranes, MEWPs, forklifts, hoists, and other lifting tackle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SkyJacks supplies, rents, and services industrial access, lifting, and material handling equipment in Southern Africa as an authorized distributor for multiple international brands (Dingli, GEDA, SkyClimber, Faresin, Hyundai, Jekko, MACH, ALR). The offering spans MEWPs, telehandlers, construction hoists, mini cranes, forklifts, floor cleaning machines, and lifting equipment, complemented by certified load testing/inspection and accredited operator training.

Product overview

SkyJacks offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial equipment and services for access, lifting, and material handling. The core product range includes MEWPs (boom lifts, scissor lifts, vertical lifts), suspended access platforms, telehandlers, construction hoists, mini cranes, forklifts, floor cleaning machines, and lifting equipment (chain blocks, lever hoists, slings, rigging hardware). These products are sourced from international brands including Dingli, Sky Climber, GEDA, Faresin, Jekko, Hyundai, MACH, and ALR. The company operates as both a distributor and rental provider, backed by load testing/inspection services and accredited operator training programs. Services are available through a branch network covering South Africa, with both hire and purchase options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) Cherry pickers (boom lifts), scissor lifts, and vertical lifts for safe work at height. Available for hire or purchase, covering working heights from 5m to 44m in electric, diesel, or hybrid configurations.
• Suspended Access Platforms Temporary suspended platforms powered by Sky Climber hoists, including hoists, platforms, and safety devices. SkyJacks is the sole South African distributor of Sky Climber products.
• Telehandlers Versatile machines with interchangeable attachments (forks, buckets, concrete ladles, hooks) sourced from Faresin and other brands. Suitable for agriculture, construction, mining, industrial maintenance, and petrochemical industries.
• Construction Hoists GEDA hoists for safe, efficient vertical transport of people and materials. Load capacities from 300kg to 2,500kg, reaching heights up to 120m. Includes the GEDA Solarlift for solar panel installation.
• Mini Cranes Jekko SPX telescopic mini cranes, JF articulated crawler cranes, and MPK mini pickers. Lift and manoeuvre loads up to 21,000kg. Available in electric and diesel models.
• Forklifts Hyundai diesel, electric, and LPG forklifts with lithium-ion power options, onboard diagnostics, and real-time performance data. SkyJacks is the official distributor of Hyundai forklifts in South Africa.
• Floor Cleaning Machines MACH industrial sweepers, scrubber-dryers, and escalator cleaners including MACH ME manual sweeper, M360 walk-behind scrubber, EC520 escalator cleaner, and ride-on models. Features ECOsystem technology with water recycling for 70% water savings.
• Lifting Equipment ALR chain blocks and lever hoists, heavy-duty trolleys (0.5T to 20T capacity), slings (wire rope, webbing, chain), rigging hardware, crane baskets, forklift cages, winches, and custom lifting devices.
• Load Testing and Inspection Services Certified inspection and load testing for lifting equipment including cranes, MEWPs, hoists, forklifts, rigging tackle, vehicle hoists, tower cranes, tail lifts, and custom lifting devices. Ensures legal compliance with South African regulations.
• Operator Training Accredited operator training for MEWPs, telehandlers, cranes, forklifts, suspended platforms, and lifting equipment. Includes CPD-accredited lifting courses for ECSA professionals. SETA and Institute for Work at Height accredited.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in water use with MACH ECOsystem technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SanitechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 July 2026Sanitech, South Africa's leading hygiene company, partnered with SkyJacks to deploy MACH cleaning equipment across its national fleet. The partnership combines Italian engineering with nationwide technical support, enabling 70% water savings through ECOsystem technology while reducing operational downtime.
• Eureka (MACH)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 October 2025SkyJacks appointed as official South African distributor for MACH industrial floor-cleaning machines manufactured in Italy. MACH products include scrubber-dryers, sweepers, and escalator cleaners known for robust engineering, easy maintenance, and high productivity.
• HD Hyundai XiteSolutioncoreTechnology or Integration · 3 October 2025SkyJacks appointed as authorized distributor of Hyundai forklifts in South Africa. Hyundai forklifts offer fuel-efficient low-emission engines, lithium-ion power options, onboard diagnostics, real-time performance data, comprehensive safety systems, and operator-focused comfort.
• DINGLIcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkyJacks is the authorized distributor of DINGLI MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) in Southern Africa, offering boom lifts, scissor lifts, and vertical lifts in working heights from 5m to 44m.
• GEDAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSkyJacks is the sole South African distributor of GEDA construction hoists and industrial elevators, offering transport platforms capable of lifting materials and workers to heights exceeding 100m.
• SkyClimbercoreTechnology or IntegrationSkyJacks is the sole South African distributor of Sky Climber hoists, offering a full range of hoists, platforms, and safety devices for working at height.
• JekkocoreTechnology or IntegrationSkyJacks is the Southern African distributor for Jekko mini cranes, offering SPX telescopic mini cranes, JF articulated crawler cranes, and MPK mini pickers with lifting capacities up to 21,000kg.
• FaresincoreTechnology or IntegrationSkyJacks is the official sales partner for Faresin telehandlers in Southern Africa, offering versatile machines with interchangeable attachments for agriculture, construction, and mining applications.
• ALR (American Lifting)coreTechnology or IntegrationSkyJacks distributes ALR lifting equipment including chain blocks, lever hoists, trolleys, and rigging hardware known for being the strongest, safest, and most reliable on the market.
• Waco InternationalcoreOthersSkyJacks is part of the Waco International group, enabling coordinated service continuity and rapid technical support across South African facilities. Both SkyJacks and Sanitech are members of Waco International, enabling intra-group partnerships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ELB Equipment: Southern African distributor and rental provider for construction, mining and materials handling equipment; overlaps with SkyJacks on forklifts, access and material handling solutions.
• Manitou Group: Global manufacturer of telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts and access platforms — comparable product portfolio to SkyJacks' Faresin telehandlers and Dingli MEWPs, including through dealer networks.
• Goscor Lift Services: South African lifting and materials handling equipment distributor and rental provider; competes directly with SkyJacks across forklifts, MEWPs and telehandlers in the same regional market.
• Haulotte Group: Manufacturer of MEWPs and material handling equipment distributed through dealer networks globally — direct OEM-side comparable to SkyJacks' access equipment business.
• Hire All: South African equipment rental specialist offering aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and lifting equipment — direct hire-market competitor to SkyJacks' access and lifting fleet.

Broad incumbents

• JLG Industries (Oshkosh): Global aerial work platform and telehandler manufacturer and broader access equipment provider; competes for distributor mind-share and end-customer specifications against SkyJacks' MEWP partners.
• United Rentals: World's largest equipment rental company with broad aerial, lifting and material handling fleets; comparable business model to SkyJacks' hire operations at global scale.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): Global equipment rental group operating Sunbelt Rentals; same aerial-work-platform and lifting rental model as SkyJacks and a key global benchmark for the rental fleet model.
• Babcock Africa: Africa-wide equipment sales, rental and after-sales business for industrial brands; comparable multi-brand distribution model across lifting, materials handling and power.
• Barloworld Equipment: Southern African Caterpillar dealer providing equipment sales, rental and support to construction, mining and industrial customers; broad incumbent overlapping with SkyJacks' verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SkyJacksSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skyjacks-sa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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