Industrial Maintenance Technician - Heavy Machinery Expert

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Continuous training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on preventative maintenance and the repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to keep heavy machinery running safely and efficiently.

The candidate will read manuals and schematics, use diagnostic tools, and collaborate with production teams to plan maintenance. Flexibility for overtime and standby duties is required, with relocation to Polokwane if needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on experience as Industrial Maintenance Technician in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with welding, fabricating, and machining is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on heavy industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Utilize diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain records of all maintenance and repair work performed.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities.
• Recommend spare parts and tools required for maintenance operations.
• Participate in installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent & team worker

Education

NTC/N3 in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Machining

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for our client in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on preventative maintenance and the repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to keep heavy machinery running safely and efficiently.

The candidate will read manuals and schematics, use diagnostic tools, and collaborate with production teams to plan maintenance. Flexibility for overtime and standby duties is required, with relocation to Polokwane if needed.