FITTERS MANAGER - ENGINEERING (EPPING, CAPE TOWN)

FITTERS MANAGER - ENGINEERING (EPPING, CAPE TOWN)

Recruiter

MPRTC

Job Ref

NEL012842/SH

Date posted

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY

Responsible for leading the fitter’s department within a heavy industrial plant, overseeing all mechanical maintenance, breakdown response, and preventative maintenance. The role ensures optimal equipment performance, reduced downtime, and effective team supervision in a high-pressure environment.

POSITION INFO

Requirements: Grade 12 Red Seal Mechanical Fitter qualification 10+ years' heavy industry experience 5+ years' management experience Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding ability Experience with preventative maintenance systems (CMMS) Knowledge of OHSA and safety compliance Physically fit (heights/confined spaces) Strong leadership and communication skills Computer literate (MS Office) Valid driver's licence Hydraulic experience advantageous By submitting any Personal Information to MPRTC in any form you acknowledge that such conduct constitutes a reasonable unconditional, specific and voluntary consent to the (processing and storing of such Personal Information by MPRTC and/or MPRTC's clients and/or verification information suppliers. You voluntarily consent that for the purposes of potentially gaining future employment opportunities, thorough background screening which may include but will not be limited to criminal, fraud, ITC and employment reference checks may be conducted. Should you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. You have the right to "Opt-Out" of electronic communications from us at any time and you also have the right to request us to delete your personal information by contacting us.