Work-Force
A Maintenance Technician position is being filled in Middelburg. Suitable candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to submit their applications for review.
The Role
This Maintenance Technician role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Middelburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
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 Middelburg team.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Middelburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
In addition, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in engineering jobs from your base in Middelburg. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
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.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Middelburg teams.
Growing With Us
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Middelburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Middelburg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Middelburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
Who We’re Looking For
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.