Millwright - Water Treatment Plant (Pretoria)

Introduction

An exciting opportunity exists for a recently qualified Millwright to join a growing capital projects team specialising in the construction, installation and commissioning of industrial water treatment plants.

This role offers excellent exposure to both project-based construction work and operational support, making it ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in the water treatment industry.

The successful candidate will work from a workshop in Centurion as well as travel to client sites across South Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for

• Assisting with the installation, assembly and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment for water treatment plants

• Fabrication, fitting and maintenance of pumps, motors, tanks and associated plant equipment

• Supporting project engineers and senior millwrights during construction and commissioning projects

• Participating in water treatment plant commissioning activities

• Working alongside the Control & Instrumentation team on PLC-controlled systems

• Ensuring compliance with all safety, quality and environmental standards

You will also provide operational support by

• Assisting with plant operations and performance monitoring

• Supporting maintenance, repairs and equipment upgrades

• Instrument calibration

• Chemical dosing preparation and stock control

• General housekeeping

• Assisting with Occupational Health & Safety requirements, including HAZOP activities

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Millwright (trade certificate essential)

• Valid Code B driver's licence

• Valid passport

• Fluent in spoken and written English

• Computer literate (MS Word and MS Excel)

• Medically fit to work on industrial sites and at heights

• Willing and able to travel nationally

Experience & Skills

Candidates should ideally have exposure to

• Water treatment plants (learnership experience will be considered)

• Mechanical and electrical installations

• Plant commissioning and equipment operation

• Occupational Health & Safety practices

• Mild steel welding (MIG, TIG and Arc)

• Panel wiring, instrumentation and controls (advantageous)

Additional experience in any of the following will be beneficial

• Industrial construction sites

• Water treatment processes

• Single and three-phase electrical installations

• Electrical and instrumentation equipment

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be

• A proactive team player

• Technically minded with strong problem-solving abilities

• Eager to learn and develop professionally

• Client-focused with good communication skills

• Able to work independently when required

• Safety conscious and quality driven