Xelvin
Vacancy overview
Posted on 05 June 2025

Millwright

  • Pretoria
  • Secundary Vocational Education
  • €3.250 to €4.250
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Job description

Millwrights wanted – Join leading Dutch companies in September in Pretoria!
Are you a skilled Millwright, between 23 and 28, looking to take your technical career to the next level overseas?
This is your moment.
In September 2025, Xelvin – one of the Netherlands’ top engineering recruitment companies – will visit Pretoria with 5 Dutch clients looking to hire South African Millwrights for long-term opportunities in the Netherlands.
After our last visit, 60% of interviewed candidates were hired and relocated to start a new life in Europe. This time, with even more companies joining, your chances of success are higher than ever.
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What we’re looking for:
  • Qualified Millwrights with experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Background in production or industrial environments (FMCG, food, energy, or manufacturing is a plus)
  • Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands for long-term employment
  • Between 23 and 28 *
  • Fluent in Afrikaans

Job requirements

What Xelvin offers you:
  • A guaranteed job before you move – no risk, no guesswork
  • €3000 relocation budget to support your move
  • Full relocation support, including:
o Visa sponsorship
o Airport pick-up
o Housing assistance
o Help with BSN registration
o Health insurance
o Banking and more
  • Support from our local team in the Netherlands, including South African recruiters
  • A strong network of South African colleagues already working through Xelvin
  • Long-term employment with trusted Dutch employers
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How to apply:
Ready to make the move? Apply now to be considered for a live interview in Pretoria this September with top Dutch employers.
Our team – including Afrikaans-speaking recruiters – will guide you every step of the way.
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This is not just a job. It’s a new beginning.
Take the leap – and build your future in the Netherlands with Xelvin.
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  • Please note: Due to Dutch immigration regulations for highly skilled migrants, this opportunity is only open to candidates between the ages of 23 and 28. This is not an employer preference, but a requirement based on visa eligibility set by the Dutch government.

Salary

€3.250 - €4.250 gross income per month

Location

Pretoria
Bram Boogers

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Bram Boogers
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