Work-Force
A Maintenance Technician is needed in Saldanha. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
The Role
An experienced Maintenance Technician is needed to support operations in Saldanha. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Saldanha team on trust, and the Maintenance Technician role will feel that from week one.
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 Saldanha much easier.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Saldanha contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in Western Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Saldanha.
Equally, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Saldanha.
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
Candidate Profile
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.