Millwright Eastern Cape

Elchemie Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 285,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site-based role

Standby after hours

Job summary

Elchemie Recruitment is seeking a qualified Millwright for our Eastern Cape Port Alfred client. You will manage maintenance, fault-finding, and servicing of electro‑mechanical plant assets in a water treatment facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years post-qualification experience, a strong electrical troubleshooting background, and relevant trade certification. A Valid license and SCADA/PLC/VSD exposure are advantageous, with site-based duties and standby requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician with a recognized Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Certificate (Red Seal).
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in maintenance and repair of large electro‑mechanical installations (water treatment or heavy industrial plant experience preferred).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting background; Three‑Phase Wireman’s License (or actively studying towards) and knowledge of SCADA/PLC/VSD are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute routine servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on electro‑mechanical plant equipment timeously and cost‑effectively.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly, prioritise urgent jobs, and perform fault‑finding on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain optimal operation, monitoring, and reporting of all electro‑mechanical plant assets.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Trade certificate (Red Seal)

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

VSDs

Field instrumentation

Job description

Job Title: Millwright

Location: Eastern Cape – Port Alfred

Industry: Water Treatment & Industrial Services

Type: Full-Time / Environment: Plant & Site-Based

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified and proactive Millwright to join their operational team in the Eastern Cape – Port Alfred. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for managing and implementing maintenance systems, operational processes, and monitoring activities across a water treatment facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who excels in electro‑mechanical troubleshooting, routine servicing, and rapid breakdown response to ensure continuous plant uptime and adherence to strict safety standards.

What you’ll be doing

Primary Function – Maintenance Execution & Breakdown Resolution

• Plan and execute routine servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on electro‑mechanical plant equipment timeously and cost‑effectively.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly, prioritize urgent jobs, and perform accurate fault‑finding on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure optimal operation, monitoring, and condition reporting of all electro‑mechanical plant assets.

Primary Function – Systems, Assets & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to the Maintenance Information System (Service Manager) and maintain an up‑to‑date, clearly marked Asset Register.
• Enforce strict Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act standards, ISO system requirements, and high housekeeping standards.
• Assist with specifications, equipment sourcing, quality control, pricing, and execution for new mechanical and electrical installations.

Secondary Function – Inventory, Control & Reporting

• Ensure specified, approved, and contractually required stock and spare parts levels are maintained.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, interpret operational data, and prepare plant condition reports.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and apply sound human resource and control procedures.

What you’ll need

• Education / Trade: Qualified Millwright or Electrician with a recognized Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Certificate (Red Seal).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in the maintenance and repair of large electro‑mechanical installations (water treatment or heavy industrial plant experience preferred).
• Technical Competencies: Strong electrical troubleshooting background; Three‑Phase Wireman’s License (or actively studying towards) and working knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, VSDs, and field instrumentation are strong advantages.
• Licensing & Mobility: Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (essential).
• Background & Medical: Clean criminal record and medically fit to work in an industrial plant environment (including confined spaces, working at heights, and shift/standby requirements).
• Location: Residing in or within reasonable commuting distance of the Eastern Cape – Port Alfred.

What is in it for you?

• Salary: R30,000 CTC per month (dependent on experience).
• Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
• Impact: Direct involvement in critical water treatment infrastructure and specialized operational systems.
• Environment: Professional, safety-conscious industrial engineering setting with continual improvement practices.

A Few Things to Know

• This role is site-based in the Eastern Cape – Port Alfred area with standby duties after hours and over weekends.
• You will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Success in this role means ensuring minimal plant downtime through high‑quality preventative maintenance and rapid breakdown turnaround.

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