Work-Force
A Maintenance Technician is needed in Standerton. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Mpumalanga operation.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Standerton operation, and this Maintenance Technician position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
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 Standerton team.
Importantly, 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.
Working in Standerton
Working in Standerton means a place within the Highveld coal corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Standerton 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 Standerton, Mpumalanga.
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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Standerton 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 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.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Role
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
Essential Criteria
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.