Fitter and Turner Jobs in South Africa

A permanent Fitter and Turner opportunity is open in Cape Town, South Africa, through Tumaini Consulting, to join a plastic injection moulding manufacturing operation in the Western Cape. This is a skilled, hands-on role for someone who knows workshop machinery, understands mechanical systems and can keep production equipment running smoothly.

About the company and the work

Tumaini Consulting is a recruitment and staffing agency that places people with employers across South Africa. The end workplace here is a plastic injection moulding operation, where a machine that is not moving is a machine that is not making money. That simple reality shapes the job: precision, reliability and quick, correct fault-finding matter on every shift.

Role details / duties

• Work as a Fitter and Turner in a plastic injection moulding manufacturing operation in the Western Cape.
• Use workshop machinery and mechanical knowledge to keep production equipment running smoothly.
• Support manufacturing output by maintaining, fitting and turning parts to the required standard.
• Apply injection moulding experience to production and maintenance work.
• Work to safety and quality standards in a busy manufacturing environment.

Location: Cape Town. Job type: Permanent. Salary: R33,333 – R37,500 per month. Applications close on 24 December 2026, according to the original advert. Candidates must be residing in the Western Cape, according to the original advert.

Requirements

• Matric.
• Trade Tested Fitter and Turner.
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10 years of experience post-apprenticeship, with at least 5 years of experience in injection moulding.
• Candidates must be residing in the Western Cape.

Where to find / apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 advert linked by the Apply button on this page. Follow the application instructions shown there, and do not pay anyone to apply or to secure an interview. Genuine recruiters do not charge job seekers a fee.

Practical tips

• Put your trade test and National Diploma at the top of your CV.
• State your post-apprenticeship years and your injection moulding years separately and clearly.
• Give examples of machines you have worked on and problems you solved.
• Confirm your Western Cape residence if it is relevant to the advert.
• Apply well before the closing date.

How the process works

After you apply through the original advert, the recruiter reviews applications and contacts shortlisted candidates. The original advert also notes that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates, so no reply generally means you were not shortlisted for this round.

Important information

This post is informational only. Openings, requirements and closing dates can change at any time, so always confirm the final details on the original advert before you apply. Never share banking details or pay a fee in connection with a job application.

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