VACANCY

Site : Maidstone Mill

Job Title : CBM Technician

Grade : C3

Reports to : Projects Engineer

Department : Engineering

Main purpose of the job

Monitors equipment used in a Sugar Milling and Processing Factory. The incumbent will be trained on how to use CBM equipment. The incumbent must have knowledge and ability to perform various tasks required including:

• Use of vibration meters, computerized vibration data collectors
• Use of thermography camera and have ability to interpret readings
• The use of sound and oil analyzers
• To perform balancing of fans, rotors and rotating equipment on site
• Monitors and collects oil and grease samples
• Have ability to interpret all vibration readings
• Prepares and present action notes and reports on all findings
• To perform laser alignment on all equipment on site
• To comply with the SHE policy and to be conversant with policies and procedure applicable on the site
• To have ability to identify problems in lube systems, leaks, change in lube colour etc, and interpret findings.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 with relevant tertiary qualification
• Three years’ experience, aligned with a preferred proven service delivery.

Personal Qualities

• To have ability to work within a team
• Proficiency in English (spoken, written and reading)
• Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.
• Effective communicator-must be self-motivated and enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate the ability to investigate and solve problems as they arise.

      Closing Date: 18 August 2026

      Applications must be sent to : https://www.tongaat.com/south-africa-vacancies/

Please note that in terms of the company’s diversity and inclusion policy, this position has been bonded for employment equity candidates.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact information

KRISANTHA PILLAY