Maintenance Millwright

Location: Uraniaville, Klerksdorp

Start Date: March 2026

Salary: Competitive and market-related

Our client is a proudly South African engineering company specializing in innovative mineral processing solutions. With a strong presence in the mining and manufacturing industries, we take pride in our excellence, reliability, and operational efficiency. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Qualified Maintenance Millwright to join our dynamic team in Klerksdorp.

The Maintenance Millwright is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems within a steel manufacturing environment. The role requires strong multidisciplinary technical skills and exceptional fault-finding ability to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the manufacturing facilities equipment.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot overhead cranes, hoists, and fixed lifting systems, and provide maintenance support to the mobile equipment fleet (including forklifts and similar material-handling equipment)
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Conduct electrical fault finding on motors, control circuits, limit switches, sensors, VSDs, and basic PLC I/O.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement permanent corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of new or upgraded plant equipment
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and lock-out procedures.
• Complete maintenance reports, job cards, inspections, and statutory records.
• Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.

• Red Seal Qualified Millwright (Trade Tested).
• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years' experience in maintenance of steel manufacturing or heavy industrial plant equipment.
• Solid experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Proven experience working with industrial hydraulic systems.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic theory and components.
• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Physically capable of lifting heavy components and working in confined spaces.
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, construction, or heavy equipment environments.

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• A supportive work environment that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
• Career development and growth opportunities.