Mining Equipment Maintenance Technician

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Performance-based bonus

Tools & equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain mining equipment and ensure uptime. The role demands hands-on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills, plus the ability to read technical drawings and follow safety procedures.

You will work across machinery, participate in preventative maintenance, and support on-call repairs. A technical qualification or apprenticeship is highly desirable, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance, preferably mining or heavy industry.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
• Willingness to travel to sites around Rustenburg.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mining equipment and related machinery.
• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Read blueprints and manuals to understand operations.
• Conduct safety inspections and comply with policies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and parts usage.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and schedule work.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Blueprints & schematics

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Education

Technical qualification or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, ZA seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain mining equipment and ensure uptime. The role demands hands-on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills, plus the ability to read technical drawings and follow safety procedures.

You will work across machinery, participate in preventative maintenance, and support on-call repairs. A technical qualification or apprenticeship is highly desirable, with travel to sites as needed.