Location: Thabazimbi
Closing Date: 01 June 2026
Work as a Millwright at PPC South Africa And Provide Comprehensive Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Support
The primary purpose of the Millwright role is to provide comprehensive electrical and mechanical maintenance support to the plant in order to achieve maximum equipment availability, reliability, efficiency, and safety. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all plant machinery and equipment are maintained to the highest engineering standards through effective maintenance practices and technical expertise.
The role combines both electrical and fitting disciplines and requires a highly skilled artisan capable of troubleshooting, repairing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing a broad range of industrial equipment used within heavy engineering and manufacturing operations.
The Millwright will support production by ensuring minimal disruption to plant operations through rapid response to breakdowns, execution of preventative maintenance schedules, and proactive identification of potential equipment failures.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics & Science
- Relevant trade certificate (Millwright qualified) through QCTO – Red seal (based on NQF L4)
- Relevant N qualification in the specific trade (Minimum N4 with fitting & electrical theory)
- Valid driver’s license
- 3 – 5 years relevant Artisan experience in a Heavy engineering Industrial And/or manufacturing environment
- Specific experience in:
- Electrical field: Fault finding on Electrical reticulation systems Basic instrumentation. Reading of electrical drawings
- Fitting & Turning: Replacement of bearings, Maintaining of equipment, Hydraulic and pneumatic
- This is an exceptional opportunity to gain excellent experience in a variety of equipment.
- Specific equipment experience would be advantages: Conveyor belts, Screw Conveyors, Pneumatic & Hydraulics, Elevators, Scraper Chains, Rotary Kilns, Gearboxes, Gyratory & Hydrocone Crushers, Vertical Roller and Ball Mills., Reclaimers, Packer, Unitisers
Duties and Responsibilities
The Millwright will perform maintenance and repairs on various mechanical systems and rotating equipment throughout the plant. This includes:
- Conducting inspections and preventative maintenance on industrial machinery
- Replacing bearings, seals, shafts, couplings, chains, and mechanical components
- Aligning motors, pumps, and rotating equipment
- Conducting fault finding on mechanical failures and equipment malfunctions
- Maintaining conveyor systems, screw conveyors, elevators, and scraper chains
- Repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Servicing gearboxes, mills, crushers, reclaimers, packers, and associated plant machinery
- Performing welding, fitting, and assembly work where required
- Conducting shutdown maintenance activities and plant overhauls
- Ensuring equipment operates within manufacturer specifications and operational standards
The role further requires the incumbent to identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
The Millwright will also be responsible for electrical maintenance activities including:
- Fault finding on electrical reticulation systems
- Maintenance and repair of electrical motors and control systems
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
- Diagnosing electrical faults on industrial machinery
- Conducting inspections on electrical installations and components
- Assisting with basic instrumentation maintenance and calibration
- Ensuring safe isolation and lock-out procedures are followed during maintenance activities
- Replacing faulty electrical components and wiring
- Maintaining electrical panels, switches, starters, and motor circuits
- Supporting plant automation and control systems where applicable
The incumbent must demonstrate sound knowledge of electrical safety standards and ensure all work complies with statutory regulations and company engineering procedures.
