Lead Industrial Turbine & Compressor Fitter

Sibanye Stillwater; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater seeks a skilled Engineering Fitter to perform planned maintenance on shafts and equipment, inspect and repair machinery, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The role requires strong knowledge of turbine systems, gearboxes, and lubrication, with at least five years of artisan experience.

Work involves pre/post repairs, planning maintenance activities, and coordinating with other teams to minimize downtime while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have NQF 4 qualification (or equivalent).
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and water treatment is required.
• Experience with evaporation cooling systems and turbine compressor maintenance is essential.
• Knowledge of gearboxes, pipe work and industrial generators is required.
• Must hold Artisan Section 13/26D Trade certificate and provide Statement of Results.
• Must be medically fit for the environment as per OH Centre assessment.
• Valid code B driver’s license is required.
• Standby and overtime availability is required.
• Knowledge of white metal bearings and lubricants is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventive maintenance on shafts and equipment.
• Do pre- and post-repairs assessments of pumps, locos and loaders.
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Complete daily registers and job cards; perform breakdown maintenance.
• Assist with tool changes on hydraulic presses; inspect and overhaul machinery.
• Enforce standards and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Coordinate maintenance plans to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Direct maintenance teams and ensure compliance with procedures and policies.
• Provide technical direction to other teams and interact with regulatory bodies as needed.

Skills

Instrumentation basics

Water treatment knowledge

Evaporation cooling systems

Turbine compressor maintenance

Gearboxes

Pipe work basics

Industrial generators

Code B driver’s license

Standby and overtime readiness

White metal bearings

Lubricants & lubrication systems

5+ years as artisan on turbine systems

Education

NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate or Grade 12)

Artisan Section 13/26D Trade certificate

Statement of Results

Job description

Sibanye Stillwater seeks a skilled Engineering Fitter to perform planned maintenance on shafts and equipment, inspect and repair machinery, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The role requires strong knowledge of turbine systems, gearboxes, and lubrication, with at least five years of artisan experience.

Work involves pre/post repairs, planning maintenance activities, and coordinating with other teams to minimize downtime while maintaining regulatory compliance.