Contract: Permanent

Millwright / Electrician (AC Whitcher)

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Millwright / Electrician (AC Whitcher)

Location: Eastern Cape and South Africa
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Millwright / Electrician

Company: AC Whitcher
Job Title: Millwright / Electrician
Sector: Sawmill
Job Type: General
Job Location: Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape
Date Posted:  21 July 2026
Closing date for applications: 31 July 2026

We hereby invite suitably qualified persons to apply for this vacancy at A.C. Whitcher, a sawmill situated in Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape.

Job description:

Installation, maintenance, manufacturing and repair of sawmill and power station equipment, motors, gear boxes, machinery, tools, conveyor systems, control systems, kilns, buildings, vehicles, trailers, pumps ,  water (reticulation) and sprinkler systems; Setting of frame saws and machines; Replacement of blades; Fit grinding wheels and stones; General welding, cutting and grinding work; Attend to fault finding, maintenance, re-setting and repairs of hydraulic and pneumatic systems; Turning and milling of spare parts; General maintenance of firefighting equipment and assist in fire prevention; General maintenance and repairs of company assets, including buildings, houses, vehicles and/or any other property the company is liable to maintain.

Electrical installation, fault finding, maintenance and repairs; PLC programming and fault finding (experience on Panasonic and Siemens S7-200, 300 and 1200 will be advantageous); Automated switchgear (sensor) installations; Programming of V.S.D’s and AC servo drives and process controllers.

Minimum requirements:

South African citizen.

Qualified as a Millwright or Electrician.

Practical experience in a sawmill environment will be advantageous.

Prepared to work shifts, willingness to learn and the ability to work and take rational decisions under pressure.

On the job training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Remuneration will be based on skills and experience and will include membership to a retirement fund as well as company housing.

Qualified Electrician – Mill Wright (RF Gevers)

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Qualified Electrician – Mill Wright (RF Gevers)

Location: KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa
Sector: General
Contract Type: Permanent

Qualified Electrician (Mill Wright)

Company: RF Gevers
Job Title: Qualified Electrician (Mill Wright)
Sector: General
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Date Posted:  14 July 2026
Closing date for applications: 11 August 2026

REQUIREMENTS:

  • The candidate must be a qualified electrician
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical work and maintenance in a sawmilling environment.
  • Willingness to perform standby/call out duties and work overtime as and when required.
  • Sawmill maintenance on a broad spectrum will be advantageous.
  • Probable night shift will be required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Attend to and repair all electrical breakdowns
  • Trace electrical faults, replace and rewire components and panels
  • Fault-find on PLC’s and VFD’s as well as changing out VFDs
  • Install and test new electrical installations
  • Complete maintenance work as per management’s instructions
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures whilst maintaining high levels of housekeeping
  • Assist artisans with maintenance, mechanical faults/breakdowns, and new installations on all machines.

The ideal candidate is 30 to 40 years old, has sober habits, and is dedicated to their work. It will be an advantage for the candidate to speak and understand Zulu well.

Contract specifications and salary package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Closing date for applications 11.08.2026

Wet Mill Manager (Busby Sawmills)

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Wet Mill Manager (Busby Sawmills)

Location: Mpumalanga and South Africa
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Wet Mill Manager (Busby Sawmills)

Company: Busby Sawmills
Job Title: Wet Mill Manager
Sector: General
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Mpumalanga
Date Posted:  9 July 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 August 2026

Busby Sawmills, a dynamic medium-sized sawmilling operation situated midway between Ermelo and Mkhondo, requires the services of a results-driven and hands-on Wet Mill Manager to oversee and optimise all wet mill production activities within the operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving production throughput targets, maximising log recovery, maintaining product quality standards and ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective wet mill operations.

Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant qualification in Wood Technology, Timber Processing, Production Management or related field advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a sawmilling production environment
  • Proven experience managing wet mill operations and production teams
  • Strong understanding of log breakdown optimisation, recovery rates and sawing systems
  • Sound mechanical and operational troubleshooting ability
  • Computer literacy and production reporting experience essential

Key Responsibilities & KPI’s

  • Manage and optimise all wet mill production processes and personnel
  • Achieve production throughput, recovery and efficiency targets
  • Minimise downtime, bottlenecks and operational losses
  • Monitor log conversion efficiency and lumber recovery percentages
  • Ensure compliance with grading and product quality specifications
  • Coordinate production flow between log yard, wet mill and downstream operations
  • Drive preventative maintenance coordination with engineering departments
  • Maintain strict housekeeping, safety and legal compliance standards
  • Manage shift performance, labour productivity and operator accountability
  • Monitor saw performance, alignment, cutting accuracy and equipment utilisation
  • Ensure optimal log presentation, breakdown accuracy and material flow
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield and operational efficiencies

Personal Attributes

  • Strong leadership and people management ability
  • Hands-on operational approach with high energy levels
  • Decisive, disciplined and production focused
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong planning, problem-solving and communication skills

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV together with qualifications and references. Only suitably qualified applicants will be considered.

Closing date for applications:  9 August 2026

Engineering / Maintenance Manager (Busby Sawmills)

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Engineering / Maintenance Manager (Busby Sawmills)

Location: Mpumalanga and South Africa
Sector: General
Contract Type: Permanent

Engineering / Maintenance Manager (Busby Sawmills)

Company: Busby Sawmills
Job Title: Engineering / Maintenance Manager
Sector: General
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Mpumalanga
Date Posted:  9 July 2026
Closing date for applications: 9 August 2026

Busby Sawmills, a dynamic medium-sized sawmilling operation, requires the services of a driven and hands-on Engineering / Maintenance Manager to lead and manage all engineering, maintenance and mechanical operations within the business.

The successful candidate will be operationally focused, technically competent and capable of driving high equipment reliability, plant availability and engineering compliance standards in a demanding production environment.

Minimum Requirements

  • N6 Mechanical Engineering
  • BTech / BEng Mechanical Engineering advantageous
  • Minimum 10 years engineering and maintenance management experience in a heavy industrial environment
  • Sawmilling, forestry, timber processing or manufacturing experience advantageous
  • Strong leadership and team management ability
  • Excellent fault-finding, planning and operational skills
  • Computer literacy and maintenance system experience essential

Key Responsibilities & KPI’s

  • Implement, manage and continuously improve a preventative maintenance program
  • Ensure maximum plant uptime, equipment reliability and production support
  • Manage maintenance budgets, spares and engineering costs effectively
  • Lead maintenance teams, contractors and workshop operations
  • Drive engineering housekeeping, safety and legal compliance standards
  • Reduce downtime and improve operational efficiencies
  • Oversee boilers, pressure vessels, conveyors, saw lines, mobile equipment and related plant infrastructure
  • Ensure legal engineering compliance in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Accept full accountability and compliance responsibilities as the GMR 2.1 appointee
  • Drive root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Develop maintenance schedules, shutdown planning and asset life strategies

Personal Attributes

  • Energetic, disciplined and self-motivated
  • Strong work ethic with a hands-on management style
  • Able to work under pressure and make sound operational decisions
  • Results-driven with strong accountability and ownership mentality

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV together with qualifications and reference. Only suitably qualified applicants will be considered.

Closing date for applications:  9 August 2026