
Fitter
Entry-Level·
Tharisa Minerals
Requirements
Grade 12 and Minimum N2 Certificate
Relevant Fitting and Machining/ Turning Technical Qualifications: Red-sealed Engineering Trade certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate
Studying towards N6 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous
Job-Specific Experience
Sound knowledge in Chemical Processing Plants
Experience in a Heavy Manufacturing Industry as a Fitter
Valid driving license (code 08) and own transport
Inherent Requirement
Must be medically fit to work in the chemical industry
Closing Date: 03 February 2026
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career? Look no further! We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our growing company as our Fitter. Should you be successful, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment and fixtures. Ensures that work is in accordance with OHSAct and relevant COP’s and SOP’s.
Job Description
Purpose Of Role
The Fitter will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment and fixtures. Ensures that work is in accordance with OHSA and relevant COP’s and SOP’s
Role Context
Safely execute critical daily maintenance tasks
Execute shutdown activities as per plan, according to scheduled time
Ensure continuous improvement of asset care management
To give direction to the Assistant and contractors under their area of responsibility
Support asset care and optimisation for ensuring customer needs are met
Assist engineering foreman to ensure health and safety of employees it is taken care of through safely maintaining equipment
Maintain good housekeeping standards
Stop and report any contraventions of the MHSA, regulations, codes of practice, Mine standards and instructions promptly to the engineering foreman
Obtain job card and permit to work before any task execution
Conduct pre-work risk assessment for every task
Assemble, install, test, and maintain mechanical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
Inspect plant equipment components and systems to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the relevant standards;
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
Plan layout and installation of equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and relevant standards
Ensure safe execution of the task
Ensure that the equipment handed back to the operation is in a safe and operable condition