Maintenance Technician – Millwright

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician with a strong background in mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance to support optimal operation of equipment and systems at an industrial site just outside Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

Key responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance to minimise downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults in pneumatic and conveyor systems.
• Fabricate, assemble and retrofit mechanical/electrical components to improve plant efficiency.
• Install, dismantle and precisely align industrial machinery according to manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct routine inspections, testing and maintain accurate service logs and parts inventories.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs) and HMI interfaces.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures and local regulations.

Required profile

• Relevant trade certificate as a Millwright or Electrician.
• Minimum of 2 years hands‑on maintenance experience.
• Packhouse experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Pneumatic and conveyor systems
• Fabrication and assembly
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• PLC programming
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) operation
• Machine alignment and installation