Power Station Shiftman (AC Whitcher)

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Power Station Shiftman (AC Whitcher)

Location: Eastern Cape
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Power Station Shiftman

Company: AC Whitcher
Job Title: Power Station Shiftman
Sector: Sawmilling
Location: Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 10 November 2026
Closing date for applications: 30 November 2026

We hereby invite suitably qualified persons to apply for the position of a Power Station Shiftman at A.C. Whitcher, a sawmill situated in Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape.

Job description:

  • Manage and operate power station
  • Ensure that fuel feeding system functions properly;
  • Attending to the conveyors and sawdust bins;
  • Ensure that steam supply is maintained at the correct pressure at all times;
  • Ensure that all mechanical and electrical equipment, turbines and boilers are in good working order and safe to operate;
  • Ensure that proper levels of chemicals are maintained in the boiler and cooling tower dosing units;
  • Ensure proper functioning of boiler and cooling tower dosing systems;
  • Ensure proper supply and treatment of drinking water (mixing of chemicals);
  • Ensure proper functioning of boilers at all times;
  • Ensure proper functioning of the turbines to provide and maintain continuous supply of power;
  • General Management of employees at the power station to ensure compliance with the company standards, rules and policies;
  • Ensure strict compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations;
  • Ensure that all firefighting (including fire pumps) and other safety equipment are in good and proper working order;
  • Attend to basic maintenance and repairs of power station equipment and machinery;
  • Manage waste material; and
  • Ensure proper housekeeping.

Minimum requirements:

  • South African citizen.
  • Qualified Artisan – Fitter/ Fitter & Turner/ Millwright or Electrician.
  • Practical experience in a sawmill / power station environment will be advantageous.
  • Prepared to work shifts and on weekends, 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.