Fitter

Solenis LLC; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Solenis LLC in Kempton Park, Gauteng, is seeking a qualified Fitter to perform maintenance tasks within our chemical manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, you will execute preventive and reactive work, read engineering drawings, and operate with proper PPE.

The role requires a Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter or Millwright, N3/Grade 12, and excellent literacy and numeracy. You will train and possibly supervise teammates, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks as assigned by a Foreman with minimal supervision.
• Carry out planned and unplanned work on plant, workshop or facilities during operations.
• Apply preventative, predictive and reactive tasks per standards and trade qualifications.
• Supervise or coach team members when required and stand in for supervisor as needed.
• Report equipment/plant deviations and plan work to solve problems.
• Ensure housekeeping and safety compliance (5S).
• Undertake standby and overtime duties as required.

Skills

Fluent in English

Reading engineering drawings

Literacy & numeracy

Strong work ethic

Education

N3 / Grade 12

Job description

## FitterApply: Kempton Park, South Africa: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R0033273**LOCATION** **Kempton Park, Gauteng** **DEPARTMENT** **Maintenance** **VACANCY** **Fitter** **REPORTING TO** **Maintenance Foreman** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATION** **Trade Test Certificate as Fitter or Millwright** **ROLE SUMMARY** **Role Purpose:** To carry out tasks in the facilities or any other maintenance tasks decided upon by the Maintenance Foreman / Plant Foreman. Performs technical work and using standard operating procedures and trade qualifications and or previous experience. Works closely with operation and other technical disciplines. Builds up and maintains a high level of knowledge and competence in his specialized field. Actively supports the safety culture by applying the relevant local safety policies and guidelines / proceduresResponsibilities: Work shifts as per IWC policies Perform any work allocated by a Foreman without direct supervision. Carry out minor and major tasks in the plant, workshop or at any other facilities during production / operation processes without direct supervision. Performs any allocated work from Projects or any other IWC directive department. Applies preventative, predictive, and reactive tasks according to IWC standards and procedures and trade test certification. Manage and supervise any team as and when required. May coach and instruct other team members. Stand in for supervisor as and when required. Reporting of all equipment / plant deviations. Plan work and solve problems. Housekeeping according to 5S principles. Responsible to reach cost, schedule and functionality goals of a given assignment. Ad hoc duties – as requested by any senior employee. Reporting of all equipment / plant deviations. Plan work and solve problems . Enforce safety, quality and housekeeping . Adhoc duties as requested by any senior employee. Perform standby and overtime duties as required **MINIMUM CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS** Good standards of literacy and numeracy Fluent in English Good health – physically fit, free of respiratory problems, good sight, and hearing Must be able to operate while wearing specified PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) Strong work ethic Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Trade test Certificate as a Fitter or Millwright N3 / Grade 12 **Please NOTE**: The role involves working in a chemical manufacturing environment with potential exposure to hazardous chemical agents and airborne particulates. The successful candidate must be able to perform the inherent requirements of the role safely and will complete a role-specific occupational health assessment in accordance with applicable law. **ATTITUDE** A positive and enthusiastic attitude. Eagerness to learn new skills. Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and respond in a professional and logical manner. Creativity and attention to detail. **BENEFITS** As per Innovative Water Care policy