Millwright

Reporting to senior management, the Millwright will support a growing company in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will bring structure, accuracy, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Respect, reliability, and a positive attitude define the workplace. You will report to an approachable manager who values feedback and initiative. The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce site-specific health and safety plans in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, ensuring all personnel undergo site induction and sign the required registers before commencing any work.
• Investigate all incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts thoroughly by conducting root cause analysis, implementing preventative measures, and preparing detailed investigation reports for the construction manager, client representative, and regulatory authorities.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments across all work areas including excavations, scaffolding, working at height, and confined spaces, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions within the agreed timeframes to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure all plant, machinery, and equipment on site is inspected daily by competent operators, that inspection checklists are completed diligently, and that any defective equipment is immediately tagged out of service and removed from the work area.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Manage procurement scheduling and material take-offs from approved drawings and bills of quantities, raising requisitions timeously to ensure materials are available when needed without disrupting the construction programme or causing idle labour.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using project management software such as Microsoft Project, identifying critical path activities, resource requirements, and key milestones to guide weekly work planning and resource allocation.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, and MEP consultants to resolve design queries, request technical clarifications, process variation orders, and coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces seamlessly on site.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the project manager and client, documenting achievements, resource utilisation, weather delays, and any emerging issues impacting schedule or budget performance.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills including ability to plan, schedule, and resource activities using project management software.
• A valid driver's licence and own reliable transport to travel between the office and construction sites as required.
• For artisan roles, a recognised trade certificate in bricklaying, carpentry, or plumbing issued by a relevant training authority.
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, with SACPCMP registration where required.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities.

Qualifications

SACPCMP Registration as Construction Health and Safety Officer