Sawmill Maintenance Fitter

Prudent HR Solutions; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudent HR Solutions in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape is seeking a qualified Sawmill Maintenance Fitter to join a busy operation. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and focuses on mechanical maintenance, repairs, and installation of plant and machinery.

Candidates should have a Fitter and Turner Red Seal, Matric or NTC 3, and at least 15 years in sawmilling, with strong hydraulic and pneumatic experience; willing to work irregular hours and standby as required.

Qualifications

• Matric or NTC 3
• Fitter and Turner Trade Test with Red Seal
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a sawmilling environment
• Wetmill experience advantageous
• Strong experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, belt drives and chain drives
• Experience with frame saws, bandsaws, drum chippers and debarkers
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence and own transport
• Must speak English; isiXhosa advantageous

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.
• Install new plant and machinery.
• Record completed work accurately on job cards.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.
• Perform overtime and standby duties as required.
• Assist with training apprentices and semi-skilled artisans.
• Requisition spares and materials.
• Assist with implementing planned maintenance programmes.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Education

Matric or NTC 3

Fitter and Turner Trade Test with Red Seal

Tools

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Conveyors

Gearboxes

Job description

Stutterheim, South Africa | Posted on 09/14/2026

• Date Opened 09/14/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Required Skills
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Fault Finding
  • +11
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Sawmill Maintenance Fitter

We are recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced Fitter for an established sawmilling operation. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant and ancillary equipment.

Install new plant and machinery.

Record completed work accurately on job cards.

Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards.

Perform overtime and standby duties as required.

Assist with training apprentices and semi-skilled artisans.

Requisition spares and materials.

Assist with implementing planned maintenance programmes.

Requirements

Matric or NTC 3.

Fitter and Turner Trade Test with a Red Seal Certificate, or equivalent skills and relevant experience.

Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a sawmilling environment.

Wetmill experience will be advantageous.

Strong experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, belt drives and chain drives.

Experience with frame saws, bandsaws, drum chippers and debarkers.

Medically fit and of sober habits.

Valid Code EB driver’s licence and own transport.

Willing to work irregular hours, overtime, weekends and standby duties.

Able to speak, read and write English; isiXhosa will be advantageous.

Preference may be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and applicable Employment Equity plans.