Job Description

POSITION
Engineering Assistant Mechanical Fitter
Internal / External
LOCATION
Nelspruit
SALARY
Market related
SUMMARY
Manganese Metal Company ("MMC) based in Nelspruit (Mpumalanga Province), is the world's largest producer of 99.9% electrolytic manganese metal ("EMM").). The company has been in operation since 1974, has a unique global marketing network and is a niche market supplier of EMM to an established international customer base.
We supply more than 120 customers in over 20 countries and our systems, equipment, safe operating philosophy and excellent business practices provide our customers with peace of mind, first-class quality and reliable supply. Our products are used in the top-end of the market, in the aluminium, steel, non-ferrous alloys, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, chemicals, electronics and welding consumables industries.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The job incumbent will be responsible for the safely carrying out preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and installation work when required in line with documented work instructions.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE JOB
In this position, the job incumbent will be part of the Dry section Engineering team. The Dry section Engineering team performs the value-add activities of the process to ensure that the production activities in the section continues uninterrupted. The incumbent's role is a key function to this team, as the person will be responsible to assist in the smooth operation of the Dry section with specific attention required on rotating equipment such as conveyor belts, screw conveyors, chain conveyors, rotary kilns, compressors, pumps, hydraulic systems, bag filters, gearboxes, fans and agitators.
MMC's engineering team offers a very dynamic working environment, where the person will be part of the daily excitement of delivering the world's highest quality EMM to customers all over the world, directly from Mbombela (Nelspruit).
JOB OBJECTIVES

• Perform the job as outlined in the work order and as per the detailed task list.
• Complete Work Order on ONKEY with the correct time and all details to the required standard.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the maintenance Supervisor/Foreman on short comings, defects, further maintenance required to restore equipment to original safe operating conditions and on any task where there is a difference between the task instructions and the job requirements.
• Request consumables and critical spares required from Supervisor.
• Investigate and diagnose problems and breakdowns.
• Conduct 5 minutes risk assessment before proceeding with maintenance activities.
• Effectively maintain toolkit and rotable spares.
• Complete works order and monitor the efficiency of maintained equipment and machinery.
• Capture history & complete the job card to the required standard.
• Maintain a clean working environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• N3/ Matric with Maths and Science
• 1 years' experience in a mechanical environment - fitting
• Computer Literacy (Basic)

COMPETENCIES

• Reliability
• Communicating
• Manually Capable
• Cost Conscious
• Quality Conscious
• Technically capable
• Team working
• Safety Conscious

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Plant and workshop based, exposed to hazardous chemicals and biological agents

IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the required Matric / N3, and completion of the additional questionnaire
Additional Questionnaire
Failure to complete the additional questionnaire will result in your application being deemed unsuccessful.
Please include your responses either within your CV or as a separate attached document.

• Please indicate the number of years' experience you have working in a mechanical environment in a Fitting or Boilermaking role.
• Computer Literacy (basic) Yes / NO
• Are you willing and available to work overtime when required? (Yes / No)

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with supporting documents to show proof of above-mentioned qualifications and experience to Berlyne.rasool@adcorpgroup.com.
Communication will be limited strictly to shortlisted candidates; should you not receive any correspondence from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application to having been unsuccessful. The Company also reserves the right to not appoint.
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Please note that MMC is a drug-free and alcohol-free company.
Closing date for applications: 05 February 2026.

Skills Required