Marine Systems Technician (On-Site) – Richards Bay

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 248,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Diverse marine projects

Exposure to advanced marine tech

Contract role with potential long-term

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Marine Systems Technician to install, maintain, and repair electromechanical and hydraulic systems aboard vessels and port facilities. You will diagnose faults, interpret schematics, perform sea trials, and keep detailed logs to support safety and reliability.

Candidates must have 3+ years in marine systems, electrical controls, hydraulics, and mechanical components, plus experience with multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with marine systems, electromechanical equipment or similar machinery.
• Proficiency in diagnosing electrical control systems, hydraulic power units and mechanical components common in marine environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience with marine equipment such as thrusters, steering gears or cargo handling systems is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of marine safety regulations and best practices.
• Proficient in using diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes and basic hand/power tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a marine setting.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel within Richards Bay region and offshore for projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair marine systems including propulsion controls, navigation equipment, pumps, hydraulics and auxiliary machinery.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vessel systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics and repair manuals to guide tasks.
• Conduct sea trials and system tests to verify functionality post-maintenance.
• Maintain detailed logs of all work and parts used for future maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with ship crews, port engineers and other technical staff.
• Respond to urgent repair requests and provide on-site support in Richards Bay area.
• Assist in commissioning of new marine equipment and systems.

Skills

Marine systems

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

P&IDs

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Multimeter tools

Oscilloscope probes

Job description

The client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Marine Systems Technician to install, maintain, and repair electromechanical and hydraulic systems aboard vessels and port facilities. You will diagnose faults, interpret schematics, perform sea trials, and keep detailed logs to support safety and reliability.

Candidates must have 3+ years in marine systems, electrical controls, hydraulics, and mechanical components, plus experience with multimeters and oscilloscopes.