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SUCCESSION OPPORTUNITY: ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR

Job Description

In accordance with the I-14-0039-00 Procedure – Succession Planning, we are inviting INTERNAL applicants who meet the Preferred Requirements to apply.

NOTE that successful application does not guarantee appointment but does allow for development opportunities in preparation for possible consideration.

Main Purpose: To maintain plant and equipment according to standards/procedures and certify electrical installations without harm to employees. 

Key Performance Areas:

Planned Maintenance

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Develop maintenance plans including check lists for all equipment types.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedule for critical equipment.
• Plan and supervise the installation of temporary and permanent electrical installations.
• Issue certificate of compliance for all electrical installations.
• Ensure availability of equipment as requested by the Gear Controller.

Emergency repairs on equipment

• Assess and prioritise emergency breakdowns.
• Consult with Plant Maintenance Manager regarding availability and replacement of equipment.
• Report status of all emergency repairs to Plant Maintenance Manager.

Conduct audits and control

• Conduct random quality checks on equipment and implement corrective action.
• Control the quality of repair and maintenance activities to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Ensure that equipment is tested prior to transfer to site.
• Ensure latest certification is available on eB.
• Ensure compliance with the company QMS.
• Ensure that OEM maintenance specifications are available for maintenance and personnel comply with these specifications.

Administration and cost control

• Manage spear parts to ensure availability for maintenance.
• Maintain service and repair records.
• Comply with procurement procedures.
• Seek most cost-effective maintenance strategy and plans for maintaining high availability and reliability of equipment.
• Manage overtime and weekend work effectively.

People management

• Assign personnel to maintenance and repair work in accordance with their skills and capability.
• Assess the performance of direct reports quarterly.
• Provide guidance, training, support and assistance to personnel where necessary.
• Facilitate grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Do succession planning for responsible area.

Safety management

• Weekly and monthly Supervisors inspections.
• Daily toolbox talks.
• Conduct job observations.
• Task risk assessments.
• Draw up written safe work procedures.
• Report on and investigate incidents, unsafe work conditions and acts.
• Comply to the OHS Act including relevant regulations, SANS standards and other relevant procedures and instructions.
• Any other job-related duties as required from time to time.

Competencies/skills:

• Ability to lead and motivate people.
• Good communications skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle conflict effectively.
• Innovative.
• Ability to manage change.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Safety driven mindset.

Preferred Requirements:

• Qualified Artisan (Electrician).
• Department of Labour accreditation as an Installation Electrician (Wireman’s licence).
• Master Electrician qualification would have to be obtained during the training period.
• 5 Years’ supervisor experience with relevant supervisory training.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act including Regulations and Safety Standards (risk assessments, safe work procedures and housekeeping practices).
• Computer literate (MS Office).

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MECHANICAL FITTER 5 (EE)

Job Description

Main Purpose: To carry out maintenance tasks in accordance with work orders, planned maintenance schedules, verbal instructions, technical drawings, and time constrains, to ensure strict compliance with safety protocols, including lock-out and tag-out procedures when working on machinery, and adherence to work permit requirements for activities involving heights, pressurised equipment, and other hazardous conditions.

Key Performance Areas:

• Read, understand and ensure work is done from codes and specifications.
• Adhere to daily target and assignments.
• Do inspections on all lifting tackle, trolleys, guard rails, stairs, ladder, scaffolding, trestles, hydraulic jacks, machine guards, and keep records of which was sent the HSE department. Lifting tackle inspector qualification and quarterly inspection.
• Ensure that all tools are in good working condition, i.e. hand tools, portable electrical equipment (grinders, pencil grinders) gas equipment (cutting torch).
• Secure all portable gas bottle.
• Assist with annual shutdown maintenance – oil sampling for condition monitoring, thermal scanning of bearing etc.
• Assist with repair and servicing of machines (cold bending, induction bending, plate/profile rolling machines, lathe, saws, milling machines, pedestal drills, radial arm drills, automated multiple (Pema) and single SAW welding machines, manipulators, rotators, forklifts, tractors, lift trucks and cars/trucks (driven and idlers), drive trains, hydraulic/ pneumatic pumps (piston, vane, gear, etc) hydraulic/pneumatic valves ( relieve, safety, control valves).
• Assist with repairs and servicing of overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jibs and mobile cranes.
• Maintain hydraulic system – load sensing and pressure compensation system analysis, troubleshooting and repair. This includes servicing of valves, pumps and sensors.
• Maintain pneumatic system – load sensing and pressure compensation system analysis, troubleshooting and repair. This includes servicing of valves, pumps and sensors.
• Maintain tractor system – rollers, chain and belt driven, system troubleshooting and repair, as well as basic vehicle maintenance.
• Maintain power transfer system – gear system on lathes, milling machines, boring mills, drills etc (machine shop equipment).
• Diesel mechanic – Internal combustion engines, drive train, braking system etc.
• Maintain discipline i.e. timekeeping, attendance, and quality of workmanship.
• Housekeeping to be maintained daily.
• Ensure adherence to internal control standard (work to work orders).
• Any other job-related duties as required from time to time.

Competencies/skills:

• Ability to work in a team.
• Reliability and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Good and effective communication skills.
• Fault finding.

Preferred Requirements:

• N6 in Mechanical fitter would be preferable but N4 would be essential.
• Qualified Artisan (Diesel Mechanic) – Red Seal.
• 5 Years’ experience in plant maintenance, especially lifting tackle, ladders, stairways etc.
• Experience in energised systems (compressors, accumulators and tanks).
• Experience in using hand and power tools including relevant welding equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative planned and opportunistic maintenance.
• Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance (non-essential).
• Knowledge of using measuring equipment (verniers, callipers, tapes, laser alignment, level gauge, depth gauge micrometer, multimeter etc.).
• Knowledge of cutting with cutting torch and plasma cutter.
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic and component drawings.
• OHS Act compliance essential – authorised to declare lifting tackle unsafe use, ensure timeous inspections are done and records maintained as per DMR 18. OHS Act.
• Understand and adhere to safety protocols – lock out and tag out knowledge (will also be trained internally) when working on machines, work permits for heights, working in ergonomically challenging position.
• Must be able to work long hours on breakdown.
• Always ensure the correct use of PPE.

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GRADUATES: METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Job Description

ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING (EIT) OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES: METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

We will offer a structured EIT programme for the above-selected students.

Academic requirements to qualify:

• To be considered for our EIT programme in 2027, the student should be able to provide proof of successful completion of:
  • B.Eng. or B.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering
• All academic results will be considered for shortlisting purposes.

Other requirements:

• During the EIT programme Graduates will be required to visit various sites, mainly in Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces, and a valid driver’s licence would therefore be advantageous.

Only if you meet the above requirements submit the following documents (scanned for application, but certified copies required at the interview phase) with your application:

• CV
• ID
• Driver’s licence
• Senior Certificate
• Academic record
• Driver’s licence (if in possession)

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COMMISSIONING ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING

Job Description

MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING GRADUATES – START YOUR FUTURE WITH US!

MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN GRADUATES SOUGHT FOR OPPORTUNITIES AS SITE-BASED COMMISSIONING ENGINEERS-IN-TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES (CEITs)

Are you ready to launch your engineering career with one of South Africa’s leading engineering organisations in the Power Generation industry?

If you are passionate about engineering, hands-on-experience, and shaping your future – this is your opportunity!

Join our 2027 Commissioning Engineer-in-Training (CEIT) Programme.

We offer a structured, professionally supervised programme designed to fast-track your development as a Commissioning Engineering professional. Gain exposure across real project environments, world-class engineering teams, and operational sites in Mpumalanga and Gauteng.

Who should apply?

You are eligible to apply for this opportunity if you have successfully completed or are in your final year of:

• B.Eng. Tech. in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (proof required)
• All academic results will be considered for shortlisting purposes

What you will need:

•  A passion for hands-on engineering, learning and problem-solving
• Willingess to travel to various sites (mainly Mpumalanga and Gauteng)
• A valid driver’s licence will be an advantage

Required documents (scanned for application but certified copies required at the interview phase):

• CV
• ID
• Driver’s licence
• Senior Certificate
• Academic record
• Driver’s licence (if in possession)

Important notes:

•  Candidates will be subject to a selection process.
• This appointment will be made in accordance with our Employment Equity Policy.

Kick-start your engineering career. Grow with us. Build your future.

Apply today – your journey begins here!

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APPRENTICESHIPS (BOILERMAKING OR WELDING)

Job Description

Steinmüller Africa and Bilfinger Intervalve Africa are committed to local community development in our areas of operation in Mpumalanga.

We are privileged to be part of our client’s commitment to local community development and our main focus is considering learners in our area of operations, local to Kriel Power Station.

KINDLY BE ADVISED THAT STEINMÜLLER AFRICA OR BILFINGER INTERVALVE AFRICA WILL NEVER ASK FOR PAYMENT TO PROCESS A JOB APPLICATION!

APPRENTICESHIP: BOILERMAKING OR WELDING (EE) – BETHAL

Main Purpose: The Apprenticeship programme is a well-known technical training system, including practical and theoretical components offered in designated trades to achieve artisan status.

Key Performance Areas:

• The apprenticeship spans over a minimum period of 36 months.
• The candidates will have to complete the prescribed merSETA modules (Theoretical and Practical) and gain job experience during the period to qualify for a trade test.
• The candidates will have to pass the applicable trade test to qualify as an Artisan before the end of the apprenticeship period.
• At the end of the apprenticeship and successful completion of the Trade test the candidate will have a formal qualification equivalent to NQF level 4 as a Qualified Artisan in Boilermaking or Welding.
• Complete various tasks/assignments as allocated by the Mentor/Training Officer.
• Provide practical support to production/site as and when required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Mathematics (Not Mathematics Literacy) and Physical Science/N2.
• N2 with subjects relevant to the trades (Mathematics, Engineering Science, Platers Theory and Platers Drawings) would be advantageous.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Clear criminal record.
• 35 years of age or younger.
• Proof of residence (municipality account).
• No accommodation or transport will be provided and therefore successful candidates will have to be willing to relocate to Bethal or the surrounding areas if they do not already live locally.
• Candidates applying for the positions must reside within a 50 km radius of Kriel Power Station in Mpumalanga.

Only if you meet the above specified job requirements submit certified copies of the following documents with your application as required by the position:

• Updated CV
• Grade 12 Certificate
• N2 Certificate as well as statement of results
• ID
• Proof of residence (e.g. municipal account) and affidavit is mandatory for all applications.

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MASTER INSTALLATION ELECTRICIAN L5

Job Description

Main Purpose: To ensure that all electrical and related equipment are fully functional according to Manufacturer’s specifications and maintenance procedures, including SANS specified standards. Issue certificates of compliance on permanent, construction and specialized electrical site installations.

Key Performance Areas:

• Fault finding, repair and maintain invertor and process welding machines.
• Fault finding, repair and maintain various workshop machinery, generators, compressors, and associated equipment.
• Manufacture various types of electrical equipment.
• Maintain and repair portable electrical power tools and appliances.
• Maintain, manufacture and certify construction distribution boards.
• Electrical installations in containers, buildings and construction sites.
• Certification of permanent/temporary and specialised electrical installations.
• Any other tasks that may be required from time to time that is reasonable and within capacity.

Competencies/skills:

• High regard for safety principles and procedures.
• Detailed orientated with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to keep to timelines and be punctual.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Productivity driven.

Preferred Requirements:

• Qualified Artisan (Red seal trade tested Electrician).
• National certificate in Electrical Engineering: NQF Level 5 or equivalent technical qualification required.
• Registered as a Master Installation Electrician (MIE) with Department of Labour.
• 5 Years’ relevant working experience.
• Valid driver’s license (code B – 08).

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Expression of interest in future Engineering vacancies

Job Description

Kindly note that this is not a current vacancy, but an expression of interest for possible future engineering opportunities. 

Join a legacy of innovation in high-pressure steam engineering. At Steinmüller Africa, we have not just been building boilers — we’re engineering the future of high-pressure steam systems across industries.

As a leader in boiler manufacturing and high-pressure steam engineering, we’re always on the lookout for experienced and exceptional talent to join our growing team. We want to connect with individuals who are:

Technically curious and driven by complex challenges
Eager to innovate in energy, manufacturing, and industrial process solutions
Collaborative and ready to work with a team of industry experts

Future opportunities may include:

Mechanical, Process, Structural & Piping Engineers

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge, mission-critical systems
• Be part of a company with a strong engineering heritage
• Contribute to sustainable and energy-efficient solutions
• Grow your career in a supportive, technically rich environment

Your information is being stored on a secure recruitment platform that will only be accessible by the Steinmüller Africa Recruitment Specialist(s) and for a duration of 5 years. 

You have the right to:

• Request access to their data.
• Ask for corrections or deletions.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

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GRADUATES: MECHANICAL, STRUCTURAL, CIVIL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Job Description

ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING (EIT) OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATES: MECHANICAL, STRUCTURAL, CIVIL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

•  We will offer a structured EIT programme for the above-selected students. 
• Employee benefits include: Pension, medical aid, annual bonus, anniversary bonus and long service bonus.

Academic requirements to qualify:

• To be considered for our EIT programme next year, the student should be able to provide proof of successful completion of:
  • B.Eng. or B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
  • B.Eng. or B.Sc. Structural Engineering
  • B.Eng. or B.Sc. Civil Engineering
  • B.Eng. or B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
• All academic results will be considered for shortlisting purposes.

Other requirements:

• During the programme EITs will be required to visit various sites, mainly in Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces, and a valid driver’s licence would therefore be advantageous.

Only if you meet the above requirements submit certified copies of the following documents with your application:

• CV
• ID
• Senior Certificate/N3 Certificate
• Academic record
• Driver’s licence (if in possession)

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We wish you all the best with your applications