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Adcorp Insights has a temporary opening for a Fitter and Turner in Edenvale, focused on keeping conveyor belt systems running smoothly in a production environment. This role suits a qualified tradesperson who is comfortable with mechanical breakdown work, fault-finding and hands-on maintenance.
About the company and the work
Adcorp Insights is the employer named on the original advert, operating through BLU by Adcorp, a temporary employment services provider with a strong presence across South Africa. BLU places workers in sectors including automotive and manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, mining, agriculture, retail and wholesale, and telecommunications, and it handles employer obligations for the temporary staff it places. The work here sits in a manufacturing and warehousing setting, where conveyor systems are central to keeping production moving.
Role details and duties
The Fitter and Turner carries out routine, preventative and corrective maintenance on conveyor belt systems. The key duties listed in the original advert are:
- Inspecting conveyor belts for wear, damage, misalignment, slippage and incorrect tension.
- Repairing and replacing conveyor rollers, idlers, bearings, pulleys, belt scrapers and other mechanical components.
- Carrying out conveyor belt tracking, tensioning, alignment and splicing.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and performing breakdown repairs.
- Maintaining gearboxes, drive systems, couplings, motors and associated mechanical equipment.
- Dismantling, assembling and fitting mechanical components using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Carrying out lubrication, inspections and servicing according to maintenance schedules.
- Identifying potential equipment failures and recommending corrective actions.
- Completing maintenance reports and recording all work performed.
- Working with operations and maintenance teams to ensure minimal disruption to production.
- Complying with occupational health and safety requirements, including lockout and tagout procedures.
The position is temporary, based in Edenvale, with a salary of R17,600 per month. The advert reference is Fitter and Turner, and applications close on 28 December 2026.
Requirements
The original advert states the following candidate requirements:
- A relevant Fitter, Mechanical Fitter or Millwright qualification, depending on the employer.
- A Trade Test Certificate may be required.
- Experience in conveyor belt maintenance and mechanical breakdown repairs.
- Knowledge of mechanical equipment, bearings, pulleys, gearboxes and drive systems.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and use maintenance tools.
- Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and safety-awareness skills.
No minimum number of years of experience is stated in the advert, so applicants should confirm any experience expectations in the original advert before applying.
Where to find and apply safely
The original vacancy is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links directly to that original advert. Always apply through the original listing, and be cautious of anyone who asks you for money in exchange for a job, an interview or a placement. A genuine employer will never charge you a fee to apply.
Practical tips
Before you apply, make sure your CV highlights your trade qualification and your conveyor belt maintenance experience clearly, since these are the core of the role. If you hold a Trade Test Certificate, say so upfront, and be ready to talk through examples of breakdown repairs and fault-finding you have handled. Check that you can work in Edenvale and that the temporary nature of the role suits your plans.
How the process works
Click the Apply button on this page to open the original Careers24 advert and follow the application instructions there. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted for the next steps, which may include discussing your qualifications and experience.
Important information
This post is for information only. We are not the employer and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions. Always confirm the full details, including the salary, the temporary arrangement and the closing date, in the original advert before you apply.
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