Hybrid Industrial Maintenance Technician — Keep Machines Running

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Upskilling opportunities

Collaborative environment

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support operations in Rustenburg. The role combines hands-on plant floor repairs with remote diagnostics and planning, with a focus on reliability and safety in an industrial setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, be able to diagnose complex issues, and commit to safe, efficient maintenance practices in a rotating shift and on-call capacity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical controls, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and hand/power tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment malfunctions to minimise downtime.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics and manuals to guide repairs.
• Maintain records of maintenance, parts and work orders.
• Collaborate with production teams to preempt issues and improve reliability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Diagnostics

Multimeters/hand tools

Safety and compliance

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support operations in Rustenburg. The role combines hands-on plant floor repairs with remote diagnostics and planning, with a focus on reliability and safety in an industrial setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, be able to diagnose complex issues, and commit to safe, efficient maintenance practices in a rotating shift and on-call capacity.