Placement: Middelburg
Ref No: LSMEx2026
Work Level: Student/Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: No
Fixed Term: 2 years
Description
If you are a fast learner, energetic, disciplined with good work ethic – now is the time to apply!
Upon successful completion of the 2 year training programme, you will be awarded a MERSETA Metals Manufacturing qualification (NQF Level 2), which will equip you for potential appointment in a metals production environment.
We have created a modern, efficient stainless steel production facility that meets the changing demands of users in the domestic market and around the world. Columbus offers a wide range of products in Austenitic, Ferritic, Utility and Duplex grades produced in our plant in Middelburg. We are able to offer a variety of grades to stainless steel suitable for most applications. Backed by sound technical support, we are also able to make recommendations on correct material selection as part of our customer support process. As the only producer of stainless steel in Africa, Columbus strives for excellence and to deliver the highest quality of stainless steel products and related services.
Because of the boundless potential for stainless steel as a metal for the future, we at Columbus, remain dedicated to becoming one of the leading suppliers of stainless steel in our domestic market and the global arena. Our exported products are channeled through a well-developed network of agents and group sales outlets operating in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the Far East. In addition, we trade directly to a number of end user and some re-roller customers.
Requirements
To apply for this exciting opportunity at Columbus Stainless in Middelburg, Mpumalanga you will need the following Minimum requirements to apply:
- Grade 12/N3 with Mathematics (minimum 40%) or Maths Literacy (minimum 60%) AND Science (minimum 40%)
- South African citizenship
- Preference will be given to local candidates of the Steve Tshwete Municipal area
- Crane Licence will be highly advantageous
- Working experience as an operator or mobile equipment operator (Crane, Overhead cranes, Front-end loaders, Mobile cranes etc) in a Heavy Engineering manufacturing environment and Melting and Rolling Mills experience will be advantageous.
- Be medically fit for the training position
- Technical ability and good hand-eye coordination
- Fast learner, energetic, disciplined and good work ethic
- The motivation to learn and develop to become an equipment or process operator
- Willingness to work shifts and overtime in our 24-hour operation
Only online applications will be considered, no manual CVs will be accepted.
Important – You must:
- Upload/attach copies of your highest qualifications and full academic records
- Include a copy of your proof of residency of Steve Tshwete local municipality
- Indicate your preferred cell phone number for SMS communication.
Best Before: 26 March 2026
This is the only official advertisement. Columbus, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Such requests are fraudulent.
Applications not meeting the criteria will not be considered. The appointment of a candidate is at the sole discretion of Columbus Stainless, taking into account factors considered relevant, including but not limited to our Employment Equity goals. Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the details contained in this advertisement are correct, any inadvertent error or omission will not prejudice the rights or obligations of Columbus Stainless and will be rectified immediately upon discovery. Please note that by applying for this opportunity, you give Columbus Stainless consent to process your personal information in terms of the POPIA.
COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION HERE
