Marine Equipment Technician — Port Maintenance & Growth

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Marine Equipment Technician for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes, winches, conveyors, and vessel systems to keep critical port operations running smoothly.

You will interpret complex drawings and manuals, troubleshoot diesel and electrical systems, and perform preventative maintenance in a demanding port environment. Strong safety focus and ability to work at heights are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Marine Technician or similar role working with heavy industrial or marine equipment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and control systems.
• Ability to read and understand complex drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment and tools relevant to marine and industrial machinery.
• Welding, fabrication, and general mechanical repairs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repair on marine equipment including cranes, winches, conveyors, and vessel systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on complex machinery.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and drawings for accurate repairs and installations.
• Ensure compliance with maritime safety regulations and company standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory and order components for maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance and repair activities with logs and service history.
• Collaborate with ship crews, port authorities, and other technical teams.
• Respond to emergency repair calls to minimize downtime in Richards Bay area.
• Maintain high workmanship standards to ensure durable repairs.

Skills

Marine technician

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Technical drawings

Diagnostics

Fabrication/welding

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Port environment experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Marine Equipment Technician for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair cranes, winches, conveyors, and vessel systems to keep critical port operations running smoothly.

You will interpret complex drawings and manuals, troubleshoot diesel and electrical systems, and perform preventative maintenance in a demanding port environment. Strong safety focus and ability to work at heights are required.