Maintenance Technician

Whether you are an experienced Maintenance Technician or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kuruman. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Kuruman operation, and this Maintenance Technician position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape 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 Kuruman team.

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 Kuruman much easier.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Maintenance Technician to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Kuruman colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Diversity and Inclusion

Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.

Based in Kuruman

Kuruman continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with within the Upington solar corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kuruman, Northern Cape.

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 Kuruman.

Many candidates already living within reach of Kuruman 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.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Kuruman 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 Kuruman 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.

On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kuruman have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Core Functions

• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals

What You’ll Need

• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.