Millwright - Durban (59734)

Job title: Millwright - Durban
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month
Location: Durban
Job published: 03 February 2026
Job ID: 59734

Job Description

My client (FMCG) based in Durban is seeking an experienced and hands-on Millwright.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To conduct maintenance tasks on mechanical, electrical and instrumentation equipment, safely, in order to ensure plant availability and reliability.

MAIN TASKS INCLUDE:

  • Attend to all mechanical, instrumentation and electrical breakdowns.
  • Conduct regular inspections of equipment.
  • Fault-find and problem-solve on equipment.
  • Conduct regular maintenance and repair of equipment.
  • Report on conditions of equipment, advise management of electrical and mechanical problems and recommend activities to minimize the number of breakdowns.
  • Interpret deviations recorded and rectify accordingly.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities as per Plant Safety Regulations, preventative maintenance plans and maintenance procedure.
  • Investigate and analyse cause and effect of breakdowns on equipment
  • Understand basic hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication.
  • Carry out basic rigging and assist stage crew where necessary.
  • Ensure all supporting documentation is completed within the required timeframes and in the format specified (Job card Completion and other related paperwork).
  • Analyse proposed modifications and provide input regards the implementation of ideas and carry out modifications within the required timeframes.
  • Troubleshoot on DCS, PLC's and (AC and DC) drives.
  • Identify where quality and safety can be improved.
  • Participate in improvement programmes and initiatives.
  • Maintain safe work environment.
  • Comply with relevant company policies, legislative requirements and standards.
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained and customer requirements are addressed.
  • Attend to equipment care and personal safety.
  • Read, interpret and understand electrical and basic mechanical drawings.
  • Promote environmental and safety awareness regarding the potential impact of activities, process and materials utilized.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

Qualifications:

  • Millwright Trade Certificate
  • N3 Engineering Studies
  • Senior / Matric Certificate

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 Years' experience as a Millwright post Apprenticeship.

Skills:

  • Fault-finding and problem-solving skills, safety and quality conscious, delivering and meeting customer requirements, coordination and coaching skills, ability to work independently and function well within a team.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to see colour in order to be able to distinguish colour coded wiring etc.
  • Physically fit in order to be able to walk for long periods of time, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, climb, squat, and kneel, and stand

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of the OHS Act (safety legislation) is essential.

REMUNERATION:

Salary:

  • R260,000 - R455,000 CTC

Preference will be given to South African Citizens from designated groups.

POPI Act:

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