Fitter (Off crop)

Tongaat Hulett; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tongaat Hulett’s Maidstone Mill in Durban seeks two qualified Fitters (FTC) to join the Engineering team. You will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on heavy-duty mechanical equipment, conduct repairs, overhauls, and assist with commissioning, while maintaining SHE standards.

Successful candidates will be Matric and trade-tested in Fitting, with at least three years of relevant experience and the ability to work well in a team under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Trade tested – Fitting
• Minimum 3 years fitting experience in a heavy duty environment

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance activities – inspections, lubricating, tensioning etc.
• Perform corrective maintenance activities (breakdowns)
• Perform repairs and overhaul of mechanical equipment including installation and commissioning.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as per operational needs.
• General housekeeping
• Ensure SHE Compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Physical strength

Education

Matric

Trade tested – Fitting

Job description

VACANCY

Site :

Maidstone Mill

Job Title :

Fitters (FTC) x 2

Grade :

C2

Reports to :

Mechanical Foreman

Department :

Engineering

Main purpose of the job

• Perform preventative maintenance activities – inspections, lubricating, tensioning etc.
• Perform corrective maintenance activities (breakdowns)
• Perform repairs and overhaul of mechanical equipment including installation and commissioning.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as per operational needs.
• General housekeeping
• Ensure SHE Compliance.

Qualifications And Experience

• Matric
• Trade tested – Fitting
• Minimum 3 years fitting experience in a heavy duty environment

Personal Qualities

• The ideal candidate must work well in a team environment, possess good problem-solving skills. Must have physical strength, good eyesight, good health and hearing acuity.

Closing Date:

11 November 2026

Please note that in terms of the company’s diversity and inclusion policy, this position has been bonded for employment equity candidates.