Human Resources & Training

Human Resources

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

Employment Equity

Employment Equity

SA Metal Group is committed to transformation in the workplace. The Group has an employment equity (EE) policy in place to ensure that all applicants, regardless of race, gender or other criteria are given every opportunity to join our family. We invest in the talent, competency and skills of our people.

With the guidance of this EE policy, overseen by a representative committee, we constantly strive to ensure that we operate in a non-discriminatory and non-sexist environment.

In addition, the company has invested in various internal employment equity initiatives, including healthcare facilities providing primary, occupational, clinical and HIV/Aids care. Furthermore, we have on-site catering facilities to provide competitively priced meals to all employees.

Our training in leadership, growth and development, including via management, technical and skills-based programmes, is made available to all staff with a constant emphasis on promotion within the Group.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

SA Metal Group is committed to ensuring the health and safety (H&S) of all its employees.

Over many years, the Group has implemented a comprehensive programme of continuous safety improvement.

Our policy is to exceed compliance with H&S legislation and to create the safest possible working environment in our sector.

Our compliance with the stringent on-site safety requirements of some of our large clients, many of them public companies, is testament to the strength of our home-grown Safety Programme.

This Safety Programme is driven by an integrated safety team which includes divisional directors, the heads of human resources and healthcare, line managers, labour H&S representatives, a dedicated national safety manager and regional safety officers.

Safety and health go hand in hand, and our Safety Programme is augmented by our Healthcare Programme. We have modern, fully equipped on-site clinics at all our major centres. These are staffed with full-time qualified nursing sisters supported by regular attendance of medical doctors. Our Occupational Health Programme, which includes our medical monitoring programme, is run through these clinics.

These are staffed with full-time qualified nursing sisters supported by regular attendance of medical doctors. Our Occupational Health Programme, which includes our medical monitoring programme, is run through these clinics.

Employees are given free access to our expanded Primary HealthCare Programme as well as to our comprehensive, award-winning HIV/AIDS Programme. SA Metal Group, one of the first industrial companies to introduce such a programme in 1998, provides all employees with the
full spectrum of HIV education, testing, treatment and support.

The Group is fully committed to the preservation of the environment, employing only environmentally-friendly processes when recycling scrap metal and waste products for use in the South African and other economies.

SA Metal Group has a zero-alcohol and drug policy on all its sites, applicable to all staff and contractors.

Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

In addition to other charitable projects in which the company is involved, SA Metal Group is proud of its internal Basic Needs Fund.

We are aware that many of our employees, due to their socio-economic position and present lack of resources, do not have the means to cope with an emergency, trauma or crisis in their personal lives. To compound matters further, many of our employees do not have easy access to insurance or banking facilities.

Many of our employees live in under-resourced informal settlements, back-yard dwellings or on properties with inadequate infrastructural development. Their homes are often self-built and often the lack of foundations and proper building materials results in severe consequences in the event of a natural disaster.

In addition, many of our employees live in areas where there is inadequate police visibility and intervention, resulting in their exposure to endemic, trauma-inducing crime. In order to assist in combating these challenges, and under the direct auspices of a management and employee voluntary representative group, the Group has initiated the Basic Needs Fund.

This fund is designed to support employees and their families who, in the event of natural disasters, crime or other catastrophes, do not have access to interim or immediate relief in the form of shelter, food, water and clothing. Material assistance may be given both financially and by physical means, allowing the employees and their families the opportunity to re-establish themselves in a manner where they can function as normally as possible, preferably within 24 hours of the claim having been made.

Careers & Jobs

Careers

Achieve a fulfilling & rewarding career with SA Metal.

The benefits of being an SA Metal Group employee go far beyond the financial reward and benefits received by employees. Staff members become part of a team of motivated, passionate and dedicated people who are all focused on contributing, growing and making a difference.


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Job Title


Fitters Manager

Employment Type


Full Time

Experience


5 to 10 years

Salary


Negotiable

Job Published


12 March 2026

Job Reference No.


3321145399


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Job Description

 

Job description:

The Fitters department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual to join their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment. The Fitters Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Fitters team to ensure all mechanical equipment, machinery, and the plant operates efficiently, safely, and reliably. This role oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Implement and manage the routine, planned and preventative maintenance programs for all machinery and equipment
  • Monitor the quality and efficiency of teams’ work and report any issues or possible improvements to Engineering Manager and/or Directors
  • Managing the mechanical inspections on all production machinery when required
  • Managing compliance and adherence to the Company in-house maintenance program and procedures
  • Manage and assist where possible with all critical breakdowns on all Production machinery as well as breakdown investigation and forecasting
  • Assist employees with fault finding and giving suitable input on diagnostics
  • Managing the servicing of any mechanical components
  • Ensure that any critical parts that are to be kept at stores are updated regularly
  • Liaising with suitable suppliers and sourcing of quality parts and spares
  • Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the machinery
  • Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the Fitters department with assistance from Engineering management as required
  • Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from Engineering management as required
  • Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department
  • Ensure compliance to Legal Requirements, Company and Health & Safety rules, policies and regulations
  • Planning of department needs with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors as well as the effective execution of the said planning
  • Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers
  • Manage the distribution of overtime between the team
  • Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
  • Manage and implement KPIs set out by the engineering team, and tracked by the CMMS
  • Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Any other tasks, as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership

 

Qualifying Criteria

  • Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
  • Qualified Mechanical Fitter Red Seal Trade Test certificate or suitable higher qualification
  • Minimum of 10 years working experience in a similar or heavy industry
  • Atleast 5 years of proven management experience
  • Must be physically fit and able to work at heights
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces
  • Hydraulic background will be an advantage
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Extensive knowledge of power tools
  • Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
  • Strong administrative ability
  • Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
  • Experience with compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
  • Must be prepared to work overtime when required

 

Qualifying Attributes:

  • Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
  • Must be of sober habits
  • Hands on practical approach to the job
  • Hard working and self-motivated
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Time management and organizational skills
  • Display a professional work approach
  • Logical and detail orientated
  • Result-driven: Excellent standards in execution
  • Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
  • Priority management
  • Excellent communication skills on all levels
  • Ability to lead by example
  • Clear leadership ability
  • Critical thinking and conflict resolution ability

 

Other Information:

Job title:

Fitters Manager

Reporting to:

Senior Engineering Manager and Divisional Directors of Engineering

Job type:

Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Life cover at 4X annual salary

· Funeral cover

· Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

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