Work-Force
A Maintenance Technician is needed in Richards Bay. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.
The Role
The Maintenance Technician vacancy forms part of how the Richards Bay branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Richards Bay team.
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 Richards Bay teams, and the new Maintenance Technician will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Richards Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.
In addition, the team mix in Richards Bay reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Working in Richards Bay
Working in Richards Bay means a place along the lush KZN North Coast, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Richards Bay office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Richards Bay.
Daily Duties
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
Candidate Profile
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
In addition, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.