33 Powerplant Mechanic jobs in South Africa

• Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Brick Manufacturing Industry
• Trade Test Qualification Millwright
• Proficient in PLC Fault Fining essential
• Strong knowledge of brick moulding machines, kilns, hydraulic systems, and preventative maintenance practices will be beneficial
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required

• Basic Salary of between R 34 000 and R 37 000 negotiable based on experience

We are looking for a Machine Maintenance Mechanic for our Factory in Brits, North West.

Purpose:

Ensure operations of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Qualification (Advantageous)
• 3- 5 Years Maintenance mechanic experience
• Experience on breakdowns (Mechanical and electrical)
• Electrical knowledge Pneumatics and PLC System
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Responsibilities:

• Machine setup and setting
• Preventative Maintenance, Scheduled Maintenance
• General Maintenance of line or area
• Maintenance Reports and Records
• Housekeeping

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development Certificate (GED), and three (3) years of work experience in construction and maintenance work; some positions within this classification require training in the operation of HVAC, plumbing, filtration, electrical and irrigation systems and control methods and at least one (1) year of operating experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128. Refer to the Mechanical Utility Worker progression criterion document for additional requirements.

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

LOCATION: 1709 Newblock Dr. (EV)

PAYSCALE: Click for LABOR AND TRADES pay scale

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions within this classification may require: possession of a valid Class "D" Operator's License, a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "X" endorsement and a 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License; and some positions within this classification require Certified Pool Operator Certification.

• Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years experience as a Mechanical Technician in the Tissue Converting or FMCG Manufacturing Industry
• N3/N4 in Mechanical Engineering | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechatronics required
• Proficient in Mechanical Maintenance | Fault finding | Repair of high-speed converting machinery essential
• Strong knowledge of rewinders | embossers | slitters | wrappers |palletizing systems will be beneficial
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required

• Basic Salary of between R 25 000 and R 35 000 negotiable based on experience
• Benefits

Position:
Mechanical Technician

Site:
JJ Precision

Reports to:
Engineering Manager

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a
Mechanical Technician
. The position available will be based at the
JJ Precision
Plant in Pinetown reporting to the
Engineering Manager
.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

• Perform and carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on Injection moulding machines, assembly machines, wadding machines, robotic machines and plant utilities.
• Ensure accurate capturing of all breakdowns on DMS.
• Perform plant maintenance & remedial work as per DMS.
• Perform accurate problem solving for all major breakdowns using applicable tools, e.g. fishbone, 5WHYs etc.
• Participate in failure analysis programs in conjunction with other departments.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnose on pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Adhere to Health and Safety work procedures and ensure all are up to date.
• Conduct all mechanical repairs first time working independently.
• Ensure machines run productively and efficiently daily by monitoring set measures.
• Contribute to the reduction and eliminating of scrap in all machines in the plant.
• Oversee Setters by coaching employees sharpening their technical skills.
• Perform standby duties in line with business requirements.
• Training of apprentices, trainees and other junior stuff.
• Perform any reasonable request in line with the business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric or equivalent.
• Trade tested as Fitter / Millwright (with demonstrated mechanical aptitude).
• Technical tertiary qualification N6 Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-8 years in a technical role or similar role.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Injection moulding mechanical fitting experience (advantageous).
• Advanced hydraulic training & experience (advantageous).
• Hands on experience setting up IMM robots (advantageous).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES, BEHAVIOURS AND ATTITUTES

• Strong Technical and operational mindset.
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Excellent problem solving/ fault finding skills.

Interested candidates should forward a comprehensive CV via email to

by the
09 October 2025.

Please note that preference will be given to designated groups including people with disabilities, as per the company's Employment Equity Plan and under-representations.

If you do not hear back from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

What We Are Looking For
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
: The artillery and mortar groups in Boskop Product Development has a training opportunity for a graduate technician to receive exposure in the design, fabrication and testing of artillery munitions. The training opportunity will cover the design (CAD, detailed drawings and data-pack configuration), manufacturing (liaising with suppliers and plant regarding hardware) and preparing hardware for testing and assisting in test execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers and technicians in organizing hardware with suppliers and the plant.
• Support engineers and technicians in assembling of hardware for testing.
• Support engineers and technicians in draughting of components and assemblies.
• Support in data pack configuration.
• Hardware fabrication.
• Components procurement and collection.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures when working in the plant and with tools.

What Qualifications You Should Have
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
:

• NQF level 6 Mechanical engineering.
• Interest in mechanical design, 3D CAD, draughting, building hardware and testing.
• Computer literacy.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good planning and organizational abilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Clear security screening.

Mechanical design engineer/technician

An EME based in Pretoria East, Waltloo is looking for an experienced, energetic, sharp, dedicated and disciplined professional to join their team. .

The following are the minimum requirements:

1. BSc/BTech/Associates degree in mechanical engineering technology (MIT), or similar.

2. A minimum of 10 years' experience as a mechanical technician in a related industry.

NB: Please attach your current payslip or expected rate.

Skills and Competencies required

1. Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering designs, installations, maintenance, and repairs.

2. Proficiency in mechanical design and diagnostic testing software.

3. Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

4. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

5. Great organizational and time management abilities.

Certified Supporting documents sent with CV:

1. Copy of ID

2. Copy of your Qualifications

3. Current payslip or expected rate

APPLICATION WITHOUT THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WON'T BE CONSIDERED

Please send all CV's together with Certified supporting documents to

Closing Date: 05 September 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

• Maintain and repair production machines and installations in various industries.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Work across diverse projects, gaining experience in multiple production environments.
• Continuously develop your technical skills through training and coaching.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic
• Experience in maintenance, repair, or technical roles in industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and quality standards in industrial settings.
• Flexible, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Job Description
As a person, you're a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

In This Role, You Will
We are looking for 3 Shift Mechanical Technicians
to provide technical support on shift, development and control to the engineering team, so that the assets maintains the highest levels of productivity and profitability while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Provide technical support to the Operations Teams on shift to ensure problem solving through a continuous improvement mindset and driving the highest standards in Manufacturing Excellent programs that supports effective rebuilds. Provide data analysis for a key focus area through daily tier meeting reporting.

Main Responsibilities
Safety

• Ensure compliance to all departmental and plant safety rules and regulations. All non-conformances should be dealt with immediately all unresolved issues must be raised with Mechanical Engineer/ Team Leader or Department Manager. Follow the correct WSWP and Process Instruction for all tasks performed. Carry out continuous improvement and process optimization to ensure safety.

Productivity

• Support production within the Diaper, Diaper Pants and Femcare operation by providing shift mechanical support to the operations teams.
• Carry out action plans as directed to solve problems thereby minimizing mechanical delay.
• Analyse mechanical delay and resolve problems as part of cross-functional teams.
• Participate in Asset product changeovers and minimise task tooltime
• Support auxiliary equipment and utilities repair in case of fault/ breakdown
• Follow proper shift and information handover as per process

Maintenance

• To assist with maintenance activities on all mechanical equipment and installation.
• To ensure that mechanical spares are available and ready for use when required or as directed.
• To provide assistance with standardisation, recommendation of changes in maintenance policies, fault finding and problem solving.
• Recommend spares requirements to the Mechanical Engineer/ Team Leader/ relevant Day Mechanical Technician
• Perform Planned Inspection (SAP or otherwise directed) routines.
• Raise work requests for defects or requirements

About Us
Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without our experts, like you. We're also a team that truly cares about each other – kind of like a family but a productive and focused one. Employee research shows that our team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will
never
be compromised. We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy paycheck for a job well done and opportunities for our co-workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time. There's more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to apply

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

Requirements
You'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following requirements:

• Minimum of a N4 and trade test (Fitter) an N6 or a National Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience on high-speed production equipment advantageous.
• Qualified Mechanical Turner advantageous.
• Prior high-speed production machine maintenance or operating experience, especially on Diaper machines will be advantageous. PC Literate

To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print…
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.

We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role's country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and qualification check.

Primary Location
Cape Town Epping Plant

Additional Locations
Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time