Millwright - Vereeniging

Headhunters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Millwright to join our client’s water-treatment operations. The successful candidate will maintain and repair complex electromechanical systems, ensuring uptime and compliance with MHSA/OHSA.

Requirements include a Section 13/26D Millwright certificate, 5+ years in large installations, strong electrical skills, and PLC/SCADA experience. Valid driver’s license and own transport are preferred.

Qualifications

• Section 13 or 26D Millwright trade certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years in maintenance of large electrical and mechanical installations.
• Strong electrical background with accurate troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with SCADA and PLC control systems; field instrumentation advantageous.
• Willingness to safety appointments per MHSA and OHSA; valid driver’s license or own transport.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electro‑mechanical equipment to ensure uptime.
• Attend breakdowns and prioritise urgent repairs.
• Plan routine servicing and preventive maintenance activities.
• Monitor plant condition and apply preventive maintenance strategies.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support cross-site activities and asset management using MaintainX or similar systems.

Skills

Electrical background

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Education

Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Test Certificate (Millwright)

Tools

SCADA

PLC control systems

Instrumentation

Job description

Our client in water treatment is seeking to employ a Millwright to join their team based in Vereeniging, Gauteng.

Exciting Opportunity

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive.

Requirements

• A Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright (Electromechanician) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in maintenance of large electrical and mechanical installations.
• Must have a strong electrical background and be able to trouble shoot accurately and quickly.
• A minimum of five years’ relevant experience with SCADA and PLC control systems is required. Experience with field-control instrumentation will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance principles.
• Extensive knowledge of centrifugal pumps (slurry and clean water applications) and positive displacement pumps (diaphragm, screw, peristaltic, etc.).
• Willingness to accept relevant safety appointments in accordance with the MHSA and OHSA.
• Interpretation of electrical drawings, P&IDs, and mechanical schematics.
• Basic instrumentation knowledge including pH probes, ORP probes, conductivity probes, calibration and fault finding of analytical instruments.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA) principles and preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Medically fit in line with client requirements.
• Must own a vehicle with a valid driver’s licence, or have own method of transport.
• Have own accommodation within the region.

Responsibilities

• Ensure application of and adherence to the Computerized Maintenance Management System (MaintainX) and ensure all assets are clearly marked and controlled with Asset Register.
• Attend breakdowns and prioritize jobs promptly.
• Plan and perform routine servicing, repairs and preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor and report on electro-mechanical plant condition and apply preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Apply sound human resource principles, administration and control procedures in order to meet performance objectives.
• Apply and comply with all relevant safety and housekeeping standards, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Mine Health and Safety Act, as applicable to the site. Comply with all applicable ISO management-system requirements and contribute to the continual improvement of these systems.
• Be able to hold legal Safety appointment/s, in line with job requirements and MHSA & OHSA.
• Ensure that specified, approved and contractual required stock levels are kept.
• Assist with specifications, sourcing, quality control of equipment required / refurbished / repaired as well as pricing, tendering and implementation on new electrical, mechanical and civil installations.
• Represent the company professionally and with a solution-driven approach.
• Support other sites within the region as required.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.