Millwright - Water-Treatment Plant Maintenance

Elchemie; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Elchemie in Mpumalanga – EMalahleni/Witbank area – is seeking a qualified Millwright or Electrician to lead maintenance on large electro-mechanical plant. You will plan routine servicing, attend to breakdowns quickly, monitor asset condition, and ensure safety and ISO standards are met, with standby duties after hours.

This full-time, site-based role requires a trade certificate, 5 years of experience, and a valid license; a strong electrical troubleshooting background with SCADA/PLC knowledge

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.
• 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 Mpumalanga – EMalahleni / Witbank area.

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.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Section 13/26D Trade Certificate

Tools

SCADA

PLCs

VSDs

Field instrumentation

Job description

Elchemie in Mpumalanga – EMalahleni/Witbank area – is seeking a qualified Millwright or Electrician to lead maintenance on large electro-mechanical plant. You will plan routine servicing, attend to breakdowns quickly, monitor asset condition, and ensure safety and ISO standards are met, with standby duties after hours.

This full-time, site-based role requires a trade certificate, 5 years of experience, and a valid license; a strong electrical troubleshooting background with SCADA/PLC knowledge