Mechanical Artisan: Fitter
Senwes Ltd.
2025/10/21   Vredefort

Job Ref #: 1976
Industry: Horticulture/Agriculture
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Senwes is one of the leading agricultural companies in South Africa. Senwes serves the agri and food sector from farmgate to milldoor with a strategic focus which rests on six pillars - agricultural services, resources, investments, logistical services, financial services and corporate support services. Break new grounds with Senwes.
Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To perform all mechanical maintenance and repairs on all grain silo plant components and all other related grain handling machinery to ensure maximum operational efficiency and availability of the facility and to comply to the Occupational Health and safety act and regulations.

 

Responsibilities:

Maintenance, installation, and construction of structural components:

  • Perform mechanical maintenance duties.
  • Maintenance and breakdown repairs on Grain silo plant components such as bucket elevators, conveyor belts, cleaners and pre-cleaners, mobile hoppers and stackers, chutes and valves, compressors, pneumatic actuators, etc.
  • Perform conveyor belt alignment/training.
  • Maintenance and repair on hydraulic components such as hydropacks and hydraulic cylinders.
  • Fit attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Reshape metal work pieces to established specifications.
  • Responsible for balancing of rotating equipment.

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain malfunctioning systems:

  • Run tests on structural systems to determine root cause of malfunction.
  • Adhere to applicable SANS while performing mechanical maintenance duties.
  • Provide technical advice and solutions on maintenance.
  • Deal with breakdowns.
  • Coordinate resources to do maintenance.
  • Upgrade, maintain and replace assets.

Employee management:

  • Provide support and guidance to artisan assistance (coaching and mentoring).
  • Supervise performance of artisan assistants.
  • Perform on-the-job training.
Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • National Senior Certificate.
  • N3 in Engineering studies or a Trade Certificate in relevant field.
  • At least 3 years’ experience as a Maintenance Fitter
  • Technical knowledge of equipment and machinery.
  • Skills/Competencies:
  • Great communication skills.
  • Great time management.

We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.

Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.

Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page.

Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 04/11/2025