Millwright EMalahleni

SUMMARY:

Job Title: Millwright 
Location:  Mpumalanga – EMalahleni / Witbank
Industry:  Water Treatment & Industrial Services
Type: Full-Time       / Environment: Plant & Site-Based

About the Role
Our client is seeking a qualified and proactive Millwright to join their operational team in the Mpumalanga – EMalahleni / Witbank area. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for managing and implementing maintenance systems, operational processes, and monitoring activities across a water treatment facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who excels in electro-mechanical troubleshooting, routine servicing, and rapid breakdown response to ensure continuous plant uptime and adherence to strict safety standards.

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

Primary Function – Maintenance Execution & Breakdown Resolution

• Plan and execute routine servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on electro-mechanical plant equipment timeously and cost-effectively.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly, prioritize urgent jobs, and perform accurate fault-finding on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure optimal operation, monitoring, and condition reporting of all electro-mechanical plant assets.

• Ensure adherence to the Maintenance Information System (Service Manager) and maintain an up-to-date, clearly marked Asset Register.
• Enforce strict Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act standards, ISO system requirements, and high housekeeping standards.
• Assist with specifications, equipment sourcing, quality control, pricing, and execution for new mechanical and electrical installations.

• Ensure specified, approved, and contractually required stock and spare parts levels are maintained.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, interpret operational data, and prepare plant condition reports.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and apply sound human resource and control procedures.

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician with a recognized Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Certificate (Red Seal).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in the maintenance and repair of large electro-mechanical installations (water treatment or heavy industrial plant experience preferred).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting background; Three-Phase Wireman’s License (or actively studying towards) and working knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, VSDs, and field instrumentation are strong advantages.
• Licensing & Mobility: Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (essential).
• Background & Medical: Clean criminal record and medically fit to work in an industrial plant environment (including confined spaces, working at heights, and shift/standby requirements).
• Location: Residing in or within reasonable commuting distance of the Mpumalanga – EMalahleni / Witbank area.

• Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 CTC per month (dependent on experience).
• Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
• Impact: Direct involvement in critical water treatment infrastructure and specialized operational systems.
• Environment: Professional, safety-conscious industrial engineering setting with continual improvement practices.

• This role is site-based in the Mpumalanga – EMalahleni / Witbank area with standby duties after hours and over weekends.
• You will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Success in this role means ensuring minimal plant downtime through high-quality preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown turnaround.