Millwright

Morton Moore Pty Ltd; KwaMakhutha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Overtime allowances

PPE and training

Job summary

Amanzimtoti, South Africa-based client seeks a qualified Millwright to join its new plant maintenance team. The successful candidate will handle both electrical and mechanical maintenance across production equipment.

Key duties include diagnosing faults, maintaining motors and gearboxes, and installing new machinery. Shift work, overtime, standby and weekend work are required; medical aid, provident fund and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Millwright.
• 3–5 years post-trade experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of VSDs, PLCs and industrial control circuits.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience advantageous.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and safe working practices.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver''s license, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on electro-mechanical plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery.
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, cranes and rolling mill equipment.
• Fault-find on control circuits, starters, VSDs and basic PLC systems.
• Install, align and commission new machinery and plant modifications.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of routine plant maintenance.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work and PPE procedures at all times.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Work with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electrical & mechanical

OHS compliance

Shifts & standby

Education

Trade qualification: Millwright

Tools

VSDs

PLCs

Job description

Amanzimtoti, South Africa | Posted on 09/10/2026

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for a qualified Millwright to join its new plant maintenance team. The successful candidate will handle both electrical and mechanical maintenance across the plant's production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on electro-mechanical plant equipment.
  
• Diagnose and repair both mechanical and electrical faults on production machinery.
  
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, cranes and rolling mill equipment.
  
• Fault-find on control circuits, starters, VSDs and basic PLC systems.
  
• Install, align and commission new machinery and plant modifications.
  
• Replace bearings, seals, couplings and drive components.
  
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of routine plant maintenance.
  
• Follow lock-out/tag-out, permit-to-work and PPE procedures at all times.
  
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
  
• Work with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.
  
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.
  

Requirements

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Millwright.
  
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
  
• Strong fault-finding skills across both electrical and mechanical systems.
  
• Working knowledge of VSDs, PLCs and industrial control circuits.
  
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is advantageous.
  
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and safe working practices.
  
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
  
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.
  

Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.

Recruitment and POPIA Disclaimer

This vacancy is advertised by Morton Moore, acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client. By submitting your application, CV and supporting information, you acknowledge that your personal information will be collected and processed for legitimate recruitment and employment related purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Your information may be assessed against the requirements of this vacancy and, where appropriate and subject to applicable legal requirements, shared with the relevant client and service providers involved in the recruitment process. Applications are subject to the requirements and selection criteria of the client, and submission of an application does not guarantee an interview, placement or offer of employment. Morton Moore reserves the right, together with its client, not to proceed with or fill the vacancy. No fees will be charged to candidates for recruitment or placement services. Any employment offer will be made by the client and will remain subject to the client’s applicable employment, verification and onboarding requirements.