About Mitak
About Mitak
Mitak produces wear-resistant castings and is one of the world’s largest high chrome white iron foundries.
This specialist orientation allows each stage of manufacture, from patternmaking and melting to heat treatment and inspection, to be aligned to a single material class. This disciplined focus supports consistent quality, cost efficiency and dependable delivery.
The company manufactures more than 850 tons of finished castings per month for mining, dredging, construction and power generation applications. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and supported by dedicated safety and environmental management, more than half of production is exported to international markets.
skilled people support every casting produced.
Our Purpose
VISION
To become the leading global supplier of engineered hard metal wear parts, most admired for its people, partnerships and performance.
MISSION
Powered by a passionate team and state of the art facilities, we commit to keep our promises to our customers to engineer hard metal components of unquestionable quality, delivered on time every time.
Sustainability
Our operations are structured with a long‑term view, investing in people, responsible energy use, and efficient material utilisation.
These principles support both operational stability and the communities in which we operate.
What we stand for
Mitak’s values are grounded in empowerment, integrity, teamwork, innovation and excellence. The company fosters a culture of responsibility and continuous learning, guided by strong ethical principles and mutual respect.
Collaboration across diverse teams supports creative thinking and disciplined execution, ensuring high standards in product quality, systems, and working environments.
Production
Production capability at scale, delivered with responsibility
- Mitak produces wear-resistant castings
- Up to 1,000 tons per month capacity
- Castings up to 19 tons
- Planned production supported by finite scheduling
- Controlled manufacturing and precision inspection
- Specialist expertise in wear-resistant materials
Our People
Mitak’s capability is built on the strength of its people. Predominantly South African, our team combines practical experience with specialised training developed within the business across both technical and commercial disciplines. This has created a stable, skilled workforce with very low staff turnover and a strong culture of accountability. Our people also reflect the company’s broader commitment to community, regularly supporting local initiatives through organised outreach.
While advanced foundry and engineering operations are not always associated with Africa, Mitak’s people consistently challenge that perception, combining skill, dedication, and ingenuity to position the business as a leader in its field.
Community
Mitak invests in skills development through ongoing apprenticeships, internships and experiential learning programmes that strengthen technical capability and create pathways for young people. The company promotes employment equity and maintains a fair, inclusive working environment, supported by dedicated transformation structures and on-site healthcare services. Beyond its operations, Mitak partners with local educational initiatives and community organisations to support youth development, early childhood education and broader social upliftment.
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