Maintenance Fitter M/F

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CFAO South Africa is a key player in South Africa’s mobility market.
With more than 7,200 colleagues and over 160 sites, CFAO South Africa offers vehicle and truck sales and rentals, supply chain solutions, logistics management, material handling, automotive assembly, and the import and export of automotive components.

We are a regional division of the pan-African business CFAO Group, headquartered in France and a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in Japan.

CFAO South Africa has a strong expansion vision in South Africa, while supporting CFAO Group's expansion strategy into the African continent in the automotive sector and other sectors,  including healthcare and renewable energy.

We are a significant contributor to the support, development, and growth of the automotive industry in South Africa and across Africa.

we are looking for    Maintenance Fitter M/F   based:   South Africa

Job description:

A position exists for a qualified and experienced Fitter at Toyota Tsusho South Africa Processing (Pty) Ltd in the Maintenance Department, based at Prospecton.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The successful incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of plant equipment through effective preventative and corrective maintenance practices. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical failures, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently to meet production requirements.

Minimum qualification:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Qualified Fitter or Millwright with a recognized Trade Test.

Required profile :

DELIVERABLES/KPAs

• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Perform planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities on plant equipment.
• Service, overhaul, and maintain mechanical systems and machinery.
• Attend to overhead crane maintenance and breakdowns (up to 30-ton capacity).
• Conduct care, maintenance, and repair of blanking dies and associated tooling.
• Execute maintenance and capital improvement projects.
• Participate in standby and call-out duties as required.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and safety audits.
• Identify and implement equipment upgrades to improve reliability, productivity, and maintenance cost efficiency.
• Carry out preventative maintenance task via a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimise equipment performance.

COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Maintain a strong safety culture and comply with all SHE requirements.
• Execute maintenance activities to a high standard of workmanship and quality.
• Minimum 3-5 years' post-trade experience in a manufacturing, processing, or industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and rotating equipment maintenance.
• MUST BE PREPARED TO WORK SHIFTS and OVERTIME
• Experience in crane maintenance and tooling/die maintenance will be advantageous.
• Some electrical knowledge would be advantageous

If you wish to apply, please forward your CV and a letter of motivation to Stuart Meyer or via e-mail to stuart.meyer@ttsap.co.za . Please note it is a prerequisite that your Line Manager has knowledge of your application.

In line with the company’s Employment Equity Policy, applicants from previously disadvantaged groups will be given preference.

CLOSING DATE: 11th September 2026