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OUTSOURCE is looking for a qualified Millwright to join its team in Port Elizabeth, in the Coega area. This is a hands-on trade role for someone who keeps industrial machinery running, finds faults quickly and fixes them properly, in a fast-moving production environment. The salary is R17,000 to R20,000 per month, and applications close on 27 December 2026.
About the company and the work
OUTSOURCE is the employer named in the original advert. The role sits in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, where production lines depend on machinery that runs reliably day after day. A millwright is one of the people who makes that possible: installing equipment, looking after it before it breaks, and stepping in fast when something goes wrong. The work takes place at a facility in Coega, Port Elizabeth, and it suits a tradesperson who is comfortable with both mechanical and electrical work and who takes pride in a tidy, safe workshop.
Role details and duties
The confirmed facts are: the employer is OUTSOURCE, the role is in Port Elizabeth (Coega), the salary is R17,000 to R20,000 per month, the sector is FMCG, and the reference number is copy-2230508. Please note one point to confirm in the original advert: the advert header lists the job type as Permanent, while the detail text describes it as a fixed-term seasonal contract. Applicants should check this carefully before applying, because it affects the length of the appointment.
The duties, as stated in the original advert, include:
- Installing, repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment to the required technical specifications.
- Inspecting equipment and carrying out preventive maintenance so breakdowns are avoided.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting machinery problems to decide on the best course of action for repair.
- Fabricating parts as needed so machinery keeps functioning properly.
- Keeping the work environment clean and organised.
- Working together with other team members so production processes run efficiently.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:
- Grade 12.
- A Millwright certification, with at least three years of working experience, excluding the internship.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills.
- The ability to read technical manuals.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Own reliable transport.
The skills listed in the advert are mechanical engineering knowledge, electrical wiring and millwright experience.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the OUTSOURCE advert. Do not pay anyone for this vacancy, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to offer the job. If a message about this role asks for money, treat it as a scam and check the original advert instead.
Practical tips
This role rewards proof of trade competence, so make your application specific. State your millwright certification, your years of post-internship experience, and the kinds of machinery and production equipment you have installed, maintained or repaired. Mention your experience with preventive maintenance, fault-finding and fabrication, and your comfort with both mechanical and electrical work. Confirm that you have your own reliable transport and that you can work in the Coega area, and mention your ability to read technical manuals and work safely with hand and power tools.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. The closing date given in the advert is 27 December 2026, with 59 days remaining when this post was prepared. Thirty-five people had applied and 1,328 people had viewed the advert at the time this post was prepared, so it is a competitive listing and early application is advisable. Before applying, confirm the contract type in the original advert, since the header and the detail text differ on this point.
Important information
This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the full details, including the duties, requirements, contract type and salary, in the original advert before applying, and note that the reference number for this vacancy is copy-2230508.
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