Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for its Bloemfontein operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Free State.
The Role
An experienced Maintenance Technician is needed to support operations in Bloemfontein. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Bloemfontein operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Maintenance Technician is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Bloemfontein contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Free State.
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 Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Bloemfontein teams.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Bloemfontein 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity
Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bloemfontein.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Who We’re Looking For
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.