Fitter (Hydraulics & Hose Crimping)

EnableSA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Fitter to install, maintain and repair hydraulic piping, hoses and mechanical systems on plants, machinery and mobile equipment.

You will interpret engineering drawings, measure and prepare pipes, perform hose crimping, and diagnose hydraulic issues while upholding safety and meticulous maintenance records.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in pipefitting, hydraulics or mechanical maintenance.
• Trade Tested Fitter would be advantageous.
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and hose crimping.
• Experience with plant, industrial or mobile equipment advantageous.
• Ability to fault-find and resolve hydraulic and mechanical problems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair hydraulic pipes, hoses, tubing and fittings.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Measure, cut, bend and prepare pipes and tubing.
• Assemble and replace hydraulic hoses, fittings and couplings.
• Perform hydraulic hose crimping and hose assembly.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic leaks, pressure issues and damaged components.
• Work with hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, motors and manifolds.
• Conduct pressure and functional testing of hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair plant, machinery and mobile equipment.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Replace worn or damaged pipes, hoses and hydraulic components.
• Maintain safe work practices, good housekeeping and accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Pipefitting

Hydraulics

Mechanical maintenance

Reading drawings

Hydraulic hose crimping

Troubleshooting

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 09/11/2026

We have an exciting opportunity at our client based in Cape Town looking for a Fitter. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing hydraulic piping, hosesand mechanical systems on plants, machinery and mobile equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain and repair hydraulic pipes,hoses, tubing and fittings.
  
• Read and interpret engineering drawings andhydraulic schematics.
  
• Measure, cut, bend and prepare pipes and tubing.
  
• Assemble and replace hydraulic hoses, fittings andcouplings.
  
• Perform hydraulic hose crimping and hose assembly.
  
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic leaks, pressureissues and damaged components.
  
• Work with hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders,motors and manifolds.
  
• Conduct pressure and functional testing ofhydraulic systems.
  
• Maintain and repair plant, machinery and mobileequipment.
  
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance.
  
• Replace worn or damaged pipes, hoses and hydrauliccomponents.
  
• Maintain safe work practices, good housekeeping andaccurate maintenance records.
  

Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in pipefitting, hydraulics ormechanical maintenance.
  
• Trade Tested Fitter would be advantageous.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulicsystems and hose crimping.
  
• Experience with plant, industrial or mobileequipment advantageous.
  
• Ability to fault-find and resolve hydraulic andmechanical problems.