Millwright Eastern Cape

Elchemie; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie is seeking a qualified Millwright or Electrician for a site-based role in the Eastern Cape, Port Alfred. You will plan and perform routine servicing and repairs on large electro-mechanical plant equipment, while addressing breakdowns promptly and fault-finding electrical and mechanical systems.

You must have a minimum of 5 years post- qualification experience, a Three-Phase Wireman’s License or progression toward it, and strong knowledge of SCADA/PLCs/VSDs and field instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician with a recognized Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Certificate (Red Seal).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in the 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 working knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, VSDs, and field instrumentation are strong advantages.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (essential).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

SCADA knowledge

PLCs knowledge

VSD knowledge

Field instrumentation

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Three-Phase Wireman's License

Valid driver's license

Education

Millwright or Electrician trade certificate (Section 13/26D)

Job description

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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