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Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in Standerton, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
The Maintenance Technician position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Standerton and across the engineering jobs space.
Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Standerton team on trust, and the Maintenance Technician role will feel that from week one.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Standerton teams, and the new Maintenance Technician will feel that from the first week.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Standerton also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Standerton group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Crucially, the team mix in Standerton reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Standerton have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Standerton have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Standerton team member.
Why Join Us
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Standerton colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Standerton teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Mpumalanga.
In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Standerton keep progressing.
Working in Standerton
Standerton continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Standerton, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Standerton cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Standerton.
Your Workplace
Importantly, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Standerton site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
Essential Criteria
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
Notably, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.