Mechanical Fitter

Location:

Midmar Quarry, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

Type:

Fixed Term Contract (3 Months) with potential for long term

Department:

Operations — Plant Maintenance

Reporting To:

Maintenance Foreman

Salary:

Market-related (R18 000 - R25 000)

About Midmar Quarry

Midmar Quarry is a stone quarry in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, producing crushed stone and aggregate products to supply the construction industry across the region. We run three crushing and screening plants and take pride in the reliability of our equipment and the safety of our team.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Fitter to join our maintenance team and keep our crushing and screening plants running at their best. You'll carry out planned maintenance, diagnose and fix breakdowns fast, and help us install and improve equipment across the site.

What You'll Do

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on crushers, screens, conveyors, gearboxes, and bearings across our three plants.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns quickly and correctly to get production back up and running.
• Fit, fabricate, and assemble mechanical and structural components using welding and hand/power tools.
• Support installation of new equipment and plant improvement projects.
• Follow correct lockout/isolation procedures and keep the workshop safe, clean, and organised.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Foreman, boilermakers, and electrician to plan daily priorities.
• Keep accurate maintenance records of work done, parts used, and time taken.

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• At least 3 years' post-trade test experience, ideally in a quarry, mine, or heavy industrial plant.
• Solid knowledge of crushing and screening equipment, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and work confidently with hand and power tools.
• Medically fit for work in a mining environment, and willing to undergo required medicals.

Advantageous:

• A National Certificate in Machine Shop Engineering or similar.
• Experience specifically on crushing plant equipment (jaw, cone, or impact crushers).
• A valid driver's licence.
• Basic hydraulics and pneumatics fault-finding experience.

What We Offer

• A hands-on role where your work has a direct and visible impact on production.
• A supportive maintenance team working alongside boilermakers, an electrician, and an experienced Maintenance Foreman.
• Market-related salary.
• Enrolment in Midmar Quarry's medical and safety programmes.
• On-the-job exposure to a full range of crushing and screening plant equipment.

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to hr@midmargroup.co.za by 31st August 2026. Please use the subject line: Fitter Application — [Your Name].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Midmar Quarry is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. In line with our Employment Equity plan, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.

Pay: R18 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person