Samancor Maintenance Artisan Fitter 

Qualified fitters with relevant industrial maintenance experience can explore the Maintenance Artisan Fitter opportunity at Samancor. The position focuses on maintaining and repairing heavy industrial equipment, responding to breakdowns, supporting production operations and ensuring that all work complies with safety, health, environmental and quality standards.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment such as submerged arc furnaces, hydraulic systems, material-handling equipment and overhead cranes. The role also involves documenting completed work, managing replacement components, investigating equipment failures and communicating maintenance issues to supervisors and specialists.

This opportunity is aimed at candidates who have a Grade 12 or N3 qualification, a recognised Fitter Trade qualification, a valid driver’s licence and at least three years of relevant experience. Knowledge of SAP and COUPA will be an advantage.

About the Samancor Maintenance Artisan Fitter Position

The Maintenance Artisan Fitter is responsible for executing planned maintenance, correcting equipment faults and supporting the reliability of critical plant machinery.

The role requires a strong understanding of mechanical maintenance, safe work execution and the importance of keeping industrial equipment operating efficiently. The successful candidate must be able to follow work orders, complete maintenance documentation, identify risks and communicate effectively with the maintenance team.

The position also involves responding to unplanned breakdowns, carrying out authorised isolation procedures and helping identify the root causes of equipment stoppages.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements listed in the supplied advert.

1. Educational qualifications

Candidates must have either:

• Grade 12; or
• N3 with four technical subjects and two languages.

2. Trade qualification

A Fitter Trade qualification is required. This is a skilled artisan position, so applicants should have the relevant trade qualification rather than relying on an entry-level technical certificate alone.

3. Work experience

Applicants must have at least three years of relevant experience.

Experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repairs, equipment inspections and breakdown response may be relevant to the responsibilities described in the advert.

4. Driver’s licence

A valid driver’s licence is a minimum requirement.

5. Advantageous knowledge

Knowledge of the following systems will be an advantage:

• SAP: Used in many industrial environments for maintenance planning, work orders, inventory and related business processes.
• COUPA: A business platform commonly used for procurement and purchasing processes.

These are listed as advantageous rather than mandatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Maintenance Artisan Fitter will perform maintenance activities across several areas of plant operations.

1. Safety, Health, Environment and Quality

The successful candidate must identify workplace hazards and assess risks involving people, equipment, materials, the environment and work processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Applying appropriate risk-mitigation and control measures.
• Participating in and complying with SHEQ requirements and toolbox activities.
• Using the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate and report SHEQ-related information.
• Following established safety procedures when performing maintenance tasks.

Safety is central to this role, particularly when working with heavy equipment, overhead cranes, hydraulic systems and industrial furnaces.

2. Preventative and Corrective Maintenance

The artisan will execute preventative and corrective maintenance on major equipment, including:

• Submerged arc furnaces.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Material-handling equipment.
• Overhead cranes.

Tasks must be completed according to the relevant work order and detailed task list. The artisan will also capture maintenance history and complete notifications to the required standard.

Where the actual work differs from the original task instructions, the artisan must provide feedback to the Maintenance Specialist. Any shortage of spare parts, equipment or other resources must be communicated to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role also involves generating maintenance notifications following inspections and identifying additional work that may be required.

3. Unplanned Interventions and Breakdown Response

When equipment fails unexpectedly, the artisan must respond promptly while maintaining safe working practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing authorised equipment isolation and issuing the required lockout documentation.
• Attending to equipment breakdowns quickly and safely.
• Recording stoppage information to support root-cause investigations.
• Communicating possible improvements to the way breakdowns are handled.

Accurate documentation and communication are important because they help the maintenance team identify recurring failures and improve equipment reliability.

4. Rotables Management

Rotables are components that can be removed, repaired or refurbished and returned to service or stock.

The role includes:

• Replacing components when required.
• Creating preventative maintenance orders that identify items to be drawn from stock.
• Creating reservations for rotables on maintenance orders.
• Generating subsequent notifications.
• Completing the required damage-tag information for returned items.
• Transporting damaged rotables to the designated laydown area.

These activities help maintain traceability and ensure that replacement components are properly recorded.

5. Mobile Equipment and Load Handling

The advert also requires the successful candidate to handle loads using an overhead crane and to lift and move loads using a forklift.

Candidates should be prepared to follow the relevant operating procedures, safety requirements and authorisation rules when handling equipment and loads.

The supplied advert does not specify separate crane or forklift licences, so applicants should confirm any additional certification requirements with the employer.

6. Customer Satisfaction

The artisan is expected to contribute to customer satisfaction by completing maintenance work to the required standard, communicating effectively and supporting reliable plant operations.

Behavioural Competencies

Samancor identifies the following behavioural competencies for the position:

• Safety awareness.
• Initiative.
• Managing work.
• Results orientation.
• Work standards.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication.
• Adaptability.
• Contributing to team success.

Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate how they work safely, organise maintenance tasks, solve practical problems and collaborate with other members of a maintenance team.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is most suitable for qualified fitters who already have relevant industrial experience and can work in a demanding maintenance environment.

It may be particularly relevant to candidates with experience in:

• Mechanical maintenance and industrial repairs.
• Planned maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Troubleshooting and breakdown response.
• Heavy machinery and material-handling equipment.
• Maintenance work orders and technical documentation.
• Spare-parts and component management.

Applicants should ensure that they hold the required Fitter Trade qualification and meet the three-year experience requirement before applying.

How to Apply for the Samancor Maintenance Artisan Fitter Position

The supplied advert does not include an application link, recruitment email address or closing date.

Interested candidates should consult Samancor’s official careers channels to locate the vacancy and confirm the application procedure.

Before submitting an application, prepare an updated CV that clearly highlights:

• Your Fitter Trade qualification.
• Your Grade 12 or N3 qualification.
• Your three or more years of relevant experience.
• The industrial equipment you have maintained or repaired.
• Your experience with preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
• Your valid driver’s licence.
• Any knowledge of SAP or COUPA.

Include supporting documents requested through the official application process, and make sure that your contact details and employment history are accurate.

Closing Date: 01 November 2026

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