Hybrid Industrial Maintenance Technician | Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Overtime

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, diagnose faults, and implement preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role blends on-site maintenance with remote planning and reporting in a hybrid setup. A minimum of 5 years' experience and a relevant trade qualification are essential for ensuring safe, efficient operation across critical manufacturing equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance with strong mechanical and electrical experience.
• Trade qualification such as Mechanical Fitter, Electrician or Millwright required.
• Ability to diagnose faults from electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting is highly advantageous.
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Minimize downtime by executing timely and effective repairs.
• Install and service electrical control systems, motors, drives and components.
• Read manuals, blueprints and engineering drawings accurately.
• Operate diagnostic tools and hand/power tools safely.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Collaborate with production to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Adhere to safety policies and on-call hybrid schedule within Gauteng.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics/drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter / Electrician / Millwright)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, diagnose faults, and implement preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role blends on-site maintenance with remote planning and reporting in a hybrid setup. A minimum of 5 years' experience and a relevant trade qualification are essential for ensuring safe, efficient operation across critical manufacturing equipment.