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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Maintenance Technician based in Prieska, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About This Position
An experienced Maintenance Technician is needed to support operations in Prieska. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Prieska also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Prieska much easier.
About Prieska
Working in Prieska means a place near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Prieska office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Prieska cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape 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 Prieska.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Prieska, Northern Cape.
Equal Opportunity
On top of that, 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.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Prieska.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Prieska offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Prieska team member.
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 Prieska have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Prieska group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Prieska 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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Your Workplace
In addition, 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.
Notably, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Practically speaking, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Prieska site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Daily Duties
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Candidate Profile
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
Beyond that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.