Maintenance Millwright - Mechanical & Electrical (Shift)

greif; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif in South Africa is seeking a qualified Maintenance Millwright to perform planned, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment, including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and motors. You will install, align, and commission machinery and support continuous improvement to maximise uptime.

This role requires compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and LOTOTO procedures, participation in risk assessments and toolbox talks, and clear

Qualifications

• Recognised Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) as per SA standards.
• Minimum 1-5 years' post-trade experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Matric completed.
• NQF Level 5 with focus on Electrical.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in solving hydraulic/pneumatic faults.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and regulations; follow LOTOTO, permit-to-work, confined space, and live electrical work procedures.
• Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment; diagnose faults and repair to OEM specs.
• Install, align, and commission machinery; perform vibration checks and condition monitoring.
• Collaborate with production and engineering; mentor apprentices and communicate during shift handovers.

Skills

Breakdown response

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC controls

Conveyor maintenance

Education

Millwright Red Seal

Matric

NQF Level 5 (Electrical)

Job description

Greif in South Africa is seeking a qualified Maintenance Millwright to perform planned, preventive, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment, including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and motors. You will install, align, and commission machinery and support continuous improvement to maximise uptime.

This role requires compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and LOTOTO procedures, participation in risk assessments and toolbox talks, and clear