Current Jobs at Valmet

• Valmet is looking for an experienced and driven MRO and Services Manager to lead our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Services business across Sub-Equatorial Africa and South Africa. This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving customer satisfaction, profitable growth and operational excellence in a dynamic industrial environment.

In this role, you will:

• Execute the regional MRO & Services business plan to meet orders, sales, and profitability targets.
• Implement corporate and regional strategies in collaboration with local teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key end-users and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and engage potential customers to understand and meet their service needs.
• Lead business initiatives aligned with global and regional directives.
• Support and guide sales teams and partner networks to achieve business objectives.
• Manage and coach a team of 8 professionals across Durban and Johannesburg, including internal sales and administrative staff.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the inquiry-to-invoice and order-to-invoice processes, ensuring timely and competitive proposals.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all regional operations.
• Collaborate within a matrix organization

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma with Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
• Experience in the Valves, Pumps, or Automation industry.
• At least 10 years of proven success in MRO and service business execution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a team within the Valve, Pump or Automation Industry.
• Strong technical orientation with in-depth knowledge of industrial valves.
• Experience working with customers in Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Refining & Petrochemical, and Metals & Mining industries in Sub-Equatorial Africa and South Africa.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and time management.
• Sales mindset with a deep understanding of the territory and customer needs.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time locally and to export countries.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Successfully develop & drive new ambitious strategies to sell services in the territory.

Deadline:13th February,2026

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• Valmet is a worldwide leader in process technologies, automation, and services for industries such as pulp, paper, and energy. Within this network, Valmet Flow Control delivers advanced flow control solutions that improve industrial efficiency, safety, and performance.
• We are currently looking for a Service Technician to join our team in Secunda, South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys problem-solving, working on-site, and supporting customers in keeping their operations running smoothly.

Your Role

• The primary purpose of this role is to maintain, repair, and service customer production equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

You will:

• Install, service, and upgrade equipment according to detailed instructions and work orders
• Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure consistent and reliable equipment performance
• Maintain accurate service records to track equipment condition and identify recurring issues
• Work independently to troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical issues related to processes, machinery, or tools
• Follow defined processes and work methods, with supervision provided when required
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies during all service activities
• You will report directly to the Service Supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• High attention to detail and commitment to service excellence
• Good communication and interpersonal skills when working with customers and colleagues
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally when required

Requirements

• Matric qualification and a Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering or Instrumentation
• Experience or knowledge of valves will be considered a strong advantage
• Availability to travel up to 15% of working time to customer sites in South Africa or abroad
• Fluency in English is essential
• A valid EB driving license is required, while a C1 license would be advantageous
• Additional certifications such as forklift and crane driving licenses are also beneficial
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office Suite is required.

Deadline:7th February,2026