Fitter

Afrimat Limited; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrimat Lyttelton (Pty) Ltd in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a qualified Fitter with 3–5 years post-apprentice experience on surface plants. You will fault-find, repair mechanical equipment, and perform maintenance on crushers, screens, gearboxes and conveyors.

A Trade Certificate in Fitter/Fitter and Turner and Grade 12 are required, with a valid driver's license and own transport. The role requires hands-on, independent work, overtime when needed, and the ability to plan and document maintenance

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Trade Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• 3–5 years of experience post apprentice on surface.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager on a daily basis to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards.
• Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment.
• Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Vibrating Grizzly Feeder, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers and Screens.
• Perform daily plant running inspections and greasing.
• Conduct CSS and Record Head Spins for the Crushers as per Plant AggFlow stipulated by the Maintenance Foreman.
• Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers throughout the day.
• Perform daily bearing temperature inspections.
• Perform monthly oil sampling on gearboxes and crushers.
• Perform monthly inspections on lifting equipment and report deviations to Maintenance Foreman.
• Ensure sufficient lubrication on crushers, gearboxes and feeder.
• Executing daily planned task maintenance which includes skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scrappers adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension are done efficiently as per PM maintenance schedules.
• Installation of water dust suppression system for the plant.
• Maintenance of the water system for the ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block.
• Submit Parts Requisition to the Maintenance Manager to ensure critical spares availability and maintain stock levels.
• Housekeeping, safety standards and leadership.
• Mentor and train students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Team worker

Independent under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Trade certificate - Fitter/Turner

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

# FitterHome / Fitter**Location:**Lyttelton,Gauteng,South AfricaAfrimat Lyttelton (Pty) Ltd, based in Centurion, has a vacancy for a:## Fitter##### Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Key Competencies* Grade 12 certificate.* Trade Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter and Turner.* 3-5 years of experience post apprentice on surface.* Knowledge of cone crushers, jaw crushers and screens.* Valid driver’s license.* Own transport.* Excellent time management skills and team worker.* Willing to work independently and under pressure.* Willing to work overtime when required.##### Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):* Liaise with the Maintenance Manager on a daily basis to discuss maintenance/engineering breakdowns in the plant and submit job cards.* Perform fault-finding, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment.* Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools as well as measuring instruments and reassemble equipment.* Must have a broad knowledge of Conveyer Belts, Vibrating Grizzly Feeder, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Crushers (41⁄4 Symons cone crushers, Sandvik CH 440 cone crusher, Sandvik CS 440 cone crusher HP300 cone crusher, Osborn Jaw Crusher) and Screens.* Perform daily plant running inspections and greasing.* Conduct CSS and Record Head Spins for the Crushers as per Plant AggFlow stipulated by the Maintenance Foreman. Ensure crushers are running with correct CSS.* Monitor oil pressure, oil temperature and hydraulic pressure on cone crushers throughout the day.* Perform daily bearing temperature inspections.* Perform monthly oil sampling on gearboxes and crushers.* Perform monthly inspections on lifting equipment and report deviations to Maintenance Foreman.* Ensure sufficient lubrication on crushers, gearboxes and feeder.* Executing daily planned task maintenance which includes skirting replacement, idler changes, belt scrappers adjustments, conveyor belt alignment and tension are done efficiently as per PM maintenance schedules.* Installation of water dust suppression system for the plant.* Maintenance of the water system for the ablution facilities, workshop, weighbridge and admin block.* Submit Parts Requisition to the Maintenance Manager to ensure critical spares availability and maintain stock levels.* Housekeeping, safety standards and leadership.* Mentor and train students.* Perform other duties as assigned.##### Please send the following documents to apply:Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)* CV* Certified ID copy* Qualifications**The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.**##### Closing Date: 24 September 2026