Qualified Hydraulic Fitter - Epping2

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover

Disability cover

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

SA Metal Group is seeking a qualified fitter to join the Fitters department in a permanent role at our Cape Town facility. The successful candidate will perform mechanical inspections, carry out preventative maintenance on hydraulic systems, and service hydraulic components while adhering to safety standards.

You will also diagnose faults, service conveyors and related equipment, mentor semi-skilled staff, and work overtime when required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter Artisan with Red Seal certification and strong hydraulic background.
• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent and at least 5 years in heavy industry.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical inspections on all production machinery.
• Perform routine planned and preventative maintenance on hydraulic systems.
• Attend breakdowns and fault finding on hydraulic systems.
• Service hydraulic components and assemble/pressure test cylinders.
• Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff and ensure OH&S compliance.

Skills

Mechanical inspections

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Lubrication

Team coaching

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Fitter Artisan (Red Seal)

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Conveyors maintenance tools

Job description

Job description: The Engineering Department currently has a vacancy for an attentive to detail, self-motivated and dedicated individual to join their team in the Fitters department.

The Duties and responsibilities will include:

Conducting mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required

Compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures

Responsible for conducting routine planned and preventative maintenance:

Hydraulic systems (leaks repairs, Filter change outs)

Conveyor belts, drives, pulleys and replacement of rollers

Lubrication tasks

V-belts replacements

General housekeeping

Attend breakdowns when required on all Production machinery

Fault finding on hydraulic systems

Assembly and pressure testing of hydraulic cylinders

Servicing of various hydraulic components

Provide coaching to semi-skilled staff

Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifying Criteria:

Qualified Fitter Artisan (Red Seal certification)

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy industry or similar environment

Must be physical fit and able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Strong Hydraulic background will be an advantage

Qualifying Attributes:

Must be able to work with minimum supervision

Basic computer proficiency

Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Self-motivated and results orientated

Good communication skills

Must have sober habits

Attention to detail

Willingness to work overtime when required

Must be a team player

Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment

Other Information:

Job title: Qualified Fitter

Reporting to: Fitters Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include:

Provident fund

Life cover

Disability cover

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours:

07h30-17h00: Monday - Thursday

07h30-16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Please note the closing date to apply for this vacancy is on 07 October 2026.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.