CES Technician X3

Afrox; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas and welding company is seeking a CES Technician in Cape Town. Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring critical spares are available. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in preventative maintenance and is qualified with a Matric certificate or N3 equivalent. This position offers a chance to work with a market leader in the industry.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Commitment to sustainability and innovation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, and working with gases.
• Ability to read P&ID drawings and conduct fault finding.
• Experience in repairs on gas installations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment maintenance and condition monitoring as per schedules.
• Manage troubleshooting processes and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Provide daily feedback to the CES Coordinator.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Condition monitoring

Troubleshooting

Welding

High-pressure systems

Electrical systems

Education

Matric certificate or N3 equivalent and artisan qualification

Job description

Afrox, a Linde company

CES Technician X3

Location: Cape Town (Epping), WC, or Port Elizabeth, EC, South Africa | req23635

What you will enjoy doing

• Responsible for equipment maintenance as per planned and corrective schedules, ensuring condition monitoring for safe operations in line with legal and production standards.
• Ensure critical spares are available, complete job cards and work orders thoroughly, and ensure all jobs meet customer satisfaction.
• Manage troubleshooting processes and allocate necessary resources effectively.
• Provide daily feedback to the CES Coordinator regarding ongoing or completed jobs.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, performing repairs safely to minimize production downtime.
• Support all SHEQ activities within the CES team.

What makes you great

• Matric certificate or N3 equivalent and artisan qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, breakdown repairs, and working with gases, welding, high-pressure systems, pumps, or compressors.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in flammable environments, ability to read P&ID drawings, conduct fault finding, testing, and repairs on gas installations.

Why you will love working with us

Afrox is a market leader in gases and welding products, part of Linde. We value integrity, compliance, and ethics, and our employees take pride in turning challenges into opportunities.

What we offer you!

At Linde, your career can reach beyond your job description, impacting communities and the world. Join us and be limitless.

Interested? Let's talk about it

Apply via our online job portal. Application closing date: 5th August 2025.

All designations apply to all genders. Our language aims for simplicity.

Our employment decisions align with our Employment Equity Plan, promoting diversity and representation. We reserve the right to withdraw posts if it best serves our interests.

Afrox, a Linde company, acts responsibly towards all stakeholders and is committed to sustainable development and innovative technologies.