Job Title: Fitter
Company: Ekurhuleni Water Care Company
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Employment Type: 12-Month Contract
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Salary: R20,000 to R30,000 per annum
Industry: Environmental Services
Experience Level: Entry Level
Fitter Vacancy at Ekurhuleni Water Care Company
Ekurhuleni Water Care Company is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Fitter position in Kempton Park, Gauteng. This is a 12-month contract opportunity within the Commercial Business division and Business Unit: Heineken.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining plant reliability through mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations and fault-finding. The role requires a strong focus on equipment performance, workplace safety, preventative maintenance and compliance with established maintenance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance and Repairs
The Fitter will be responsible for carrying out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and mechanical equipment.
Key duties include:
- Performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
- Investigating, fault-finding and identifying the root causes of mechanical failures.
- Repairing machines and fitting or replacing worn or defective components.
- Conducting inspections to identify potential mechanical risks and early equipment failures.
- Recording completed maintenance activities on job cards.
- Carrying out routine and preventative maintenance according to approved maintenance standards.
- Maintaining workshop equipment, tools and lifting equipment to ensure they are safe, functional and available when required.
- Performing condition monitoring activities, including vibration checks, temperature readings and visual inspections.
- Identifying solutions to plant-related problems and implementing appropriate remedial actions as directed by the Line Manager.
Installation, Commissioning and Shutdown Activities
The successful candidate will also assist with mechanical installation, commissioning and shutdown activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Installing, commissioning and decommissioning mechanical equipment.
- Assisting with shutdown planning and execution.
- Conducting pre-shutdown inspections.
- Completing post-shutdown reporting.
- Ensuring mechanical equipment is correctly aligned, tested and handed back to operations.
- Verifying equipment performance following installation or major repairs.
Safety, Compliance and Governance
Safety and compliance are essential requirements of this position. The Fitter will be expected to:
- Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety standards.
- Report injuries on duty immediately to the Line Manager.
- Report unsafe working conditions, practices and installations without delay.
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks and risk assessments.
- Maintain proper housekeeping standards in the work area.
Coordination, Reporting and Support
The successful candidate will work closely with the Line Manager and other trades to ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.
Duties include:
- Meeting with the Line Manager daily to review maintenance activities and plan work.
- Coordinating with other trades on work orders and maintenance projects.
- Providing on-the-job training and guidance to apprentices.
- Assisting the Line Manager with administrative duties, job feedback and maintenance reporting.
- Performing standby duties when required.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for the Fitter vacancy should meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 and an N3 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter.
- Valid Code B or C1 driver’s licence.
- At least 1 year of post-trade experience as a Fitter.
- Experience in the wastewater or water treatment industry will be advantageous.
Required Mechanical Experience
Candidates should have practical experience in mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, troubleshooting, assessment, stripping and repairing equipment such as:
- Pumps
- Gearboxes
- Filter belt presses
- Mechanical screens
- Grit classifiers
- Rotating equipment
- Other related mechanical and plant equipment
Experience working with industrial or water-treatment plant machinery will be particularly relevant to this position.
Fitter Job in Kempton Park, Gauteng
This Fitter job vacancy in Kempton Park offers an opportunity for a qualified mechanical tradesperson to gain or further develop experience in plant maintenance within the environmental services and water-treatment environment.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and experience requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Vacancy Summary
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Fitter |
| Company | Ekurhuleni Water Care Company |
| Location | Kempton Park, Gauteng |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Contract Duration | 12 months |
| Salary | R20,000 to R30,000 per annum |
| Experience | Entry Level / 1 year post-trade experience |
| Qualification | Grade 12 / N3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent |
| Trade | Recognised Fitter Trade Test |
| Driver’s Licence | Code B / C1 |
| Posted | 14 August 2026 |
| Closing Date | 28 August 2026 |
How to Apply
Qualified candidates interested in the Ekurhuleni Water Care Company Fitter vacancy in Kempton Park should submit their application before 28 August 2026.
Make sure your CV clearly highlights your mechanical maintenance experience, Fitter trade qualification, driver’s licence and experience working with pumps, gearboxes, rotating equipment and other industrial machinery.
Apply before the closing date to be considered for this 12-month Fitter contract opportunity.
