85 Preventative Maintenance jobs in South Africa

CONTRACTS ASSISTANT – Planned Preventative Maintenance

The Role

The successful applicant will look into all the contracts our properties have and analyse them to ensure our customers are getting the best service and price. You will also look at the reporting and H&S provided by the contractors and ensure its up to scratch and use bulk buying or geographical locations to ensure we provide the best response times and value. You will work with your manager to work through which contracts are the highest priority.

Duties
• Evaluate all current contracts and suppliers.
• Undertake competitive tenders each year for contract renewals.
• Develop new processes and reporting to the clients.
• Quote for and win business to advance the department
• Put forward any opportunities that could be available for the maintenance department.
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and analyse the property portfolio and engage in business development to maximise revenue within the commercial field in which you operate.
• Bookings for PPM contractual works for guttering engineer

Salary, Benefits & Hours of Work
• 12,500 ZAR per month
• 15 days holidays (plus bank holidays).
• Standard hours – 0800-1700 UK Time, Monday-Friday

Job title : Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Location : Gauteng, Randburg Deadline : August 09, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Position Overview :

• The Lead Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician is a pivotal role at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., based in Randburg.
• This role is integral to maintaining and improving the MBD Hammer Street site's world-class production equipment and infrastructure.
• You will be part of an ambitious team dedicated to delivering flawless performance and outstanding solutions!

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain and repair all plant equipment including auto-preparators, fillers, pressure vessels, pumps, electric motors, RO water systems, inkjet printers, cold rooms, and related machinery.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, pressure gauges, temperature probes, proximity sensors, push buttons, valves, electrical relays, stepper motors, motherboards, and other control components.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement :

• Address technical challenges, develop effective solutions, and implement preventative measures to avoid future equipment failures.

Documentation & Compliance :

• Accurately detail all repair and improvement activities. Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards under the mentorship of the Site Quality Manager.

Contractor Supervision :

• Supervise contractors performing on-site work to ensure alignment with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

Preventative Maintenance :

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust preventative maintenance schedule for all site equipment.

Root Cause Analysis :

• Participate in root cause analysis teams to address product quality or integrity issues, providing technical insights and corrective actions.

Site Facility Management :

• Coordinate pest control, utilities contracts, engineering stores, maintenance and calibration contracts, fire equipment servicing, generator maintenance, site waste management, security, contractor management, and garden services.

Emergency Response :

• Respond to site emergencies outside of normal working hours, including holidays and weekends, as required.

Reporting :

• Compile and submit monthly maintenance reports to site management, detailing activities, issues, and improvements.

Safety & Risk Assessments :

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to conduct machine safety surveys, process risk assessments, and hazard observations.

Skills and Attributes :

• Practical experience with compressors, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
• Strong background in working with contractors and vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities with a proactive mentality.
• Sound understanding of electrical systems, including 3-phase, 220Vac, and 24Vdc.
• Relevant technical knowledge and a hands-on approach, with a passion for DIY projects.

Minimum Requirements :

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A trade-tested qualification is a distinct advantage.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transport.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and public holidays, based on operational needs.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for, including but not limited to, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance, servicing, refurbishing, installation activities on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related equipment and civil maintenance related tasks on buildings / facilities and sites.

Key variables

Maintenance

• Implement, maintain and ensure adherence to preventative maintenance program for plant equipment, machinery and other related facilities.
• Perform analyses on equipment maintenance needs from a preventative, breakdown, servicing and refurbishment perspective.
• Perform root cause analyses on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, and other equipment / spares / consumables related failures.
• Order and maintain stock levels on consumables / spares / equipment and other parts used in the plant equipment to minimize downtime by ensuring replacement spares / equipment is available.
• Maintain records of plant equipment, lifespan of equipment, services, breakdowns, readings and other equipment related history as input to maintenance systems and stock requirements.
• Conduct performance analyses on plant equipment using relevant instruments / tools / equipment / to establish historic maintenance records as input to maintenance systems.
• Perform root cause analyses on all breakdowns, equipment failures and update relevant records and put preventative measures in place to prevent re-occurrence.
• Maintain, repair, refurbish and service plant equipment / spares including but not limited to pumps, motors, cables, compressors, belt press, valves, drive units, chemical feeders, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, motors, etc.
• Install plant equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation, etc.
• Maintain accurate records on preventative / breakdown / planned / unplanned maintenance activities and utilise as input into stock maintenance system.
• Adhere to OHSA regulations and requirements with regards to safe work practices / procedures including but not limited to confined space / pressure vessels / switching gears / working at heights / isolation of equipment and other regulations as required.
• Make recommendations and actively participate in making modifications / improvement initiatives for equipment to ensure optimum productivity, efficiency and utilisation of equipment.
• Install / change / fix water / steam / air / hydraulics / pneumatic pipelines, valves, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Compile / interpret drawings, blueprints, schedules, schematics and diagrams for a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related tasks as and when required.
• Perform various riggings / slinging tasks related to the installation / removal / replacement of equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related equipment.

Breakdown Maintenance

• Perform root cause analysis to identify the root causes of breakdowns / failures and take corrective action to fix equipment / parts to ensure that equipment is up and running as quickly as possible and put preventative measures in place to eliminate / mitigate future breakdowns of the same nature.
• Develop, implement and maintain a breakdown maintenance tracking / recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to preventing / eliminating breakdowns.
• Repair / replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical equipment / equipment parts as per relevant standard operating procedures, safety rules and regulation and equipment / supplier requirements.
• Perform ore-start checks, start-up, set-up, shutdown, isolation, safeguarding, and other procedures relating to the maintenance of machines / equipment as per relevant standard procedures, practices, policies.
• Record breakdowns and problems with the equipment / machinery / parts and update relevant maintenance record systems.
• Adhere to OHSA regulations and requirements with regards to safe work practices / procedures including but not limited to confined space / pressure vessels / switching gears / working at heights / isolation of equipment and other regulations as required.

Preventative Maintenance

• Plan and schedule daily assigned work orders / job cards and prepare relevant materials / equipment / tools / consumables to perform relevant jobs / tasks.
• Assist in the development / implementation of planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment.
• Take appropriate actions to prevent equipment breakdowns including but not limited to preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, etc. equipment to eliminate / mitigate / minimize equipment breakdowns / failures.
• Implement and maintain records relating to inspection and monitoring tasks on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, etc. equipment to proactively identify potential faults / problems / issues, etc.
• Perform scheduled / frequent checks / inspections / tests on mechanical, electrical / pneumatic / hydraulic / instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment to identify potentially / existing defects.
• Identify / implement equipment / process for improvement and cost reduction initiatives to ensure optimal production effectiveness / cost effectiveness / efficiencies / equipment availability and equipment utilisation.
• Perform any other tasks related to the furthering of business interests tasks / activities / duties delegated to you.
• Identify / maintain optimum availability of consumables / spares / equipment and communicate to the relevant store person and ensure critical spares and other consumable stock holding is sufficient.
• Perform all first line preventative maintenance tasks on the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, instrumentation, welding or machining.

Planned and Maintenance

• Develop, implement and execute planned maintenance activities / tasks with regards to routine maintenance, servicing and refurbishing of equipment mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment.
• Prioritise planned maintenance activities to ensure minimum disruption to production processes and optimal equipment utilisation and availability.
• Compile project plans / schedules with regards to the servicing / refurbishments / planned replacement of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment.
• Develop, implement and maintain a planned maintenance tracking / recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to frequency of servicing / planned replacement / refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment.
• Routine maintenance tasks related to cleaning, inspections, preventative maintenance, planned maintenance schedule and first line maintenance in equipment / buildings / facilities.
• Assign and ensure completion of planned general maintenance tasks such as painting, welding, soldering, repairing, lubricating, cleaning, etc., and monitor quality of completion of tasks.
• Ensure that planned maintenance activities are budgeted for and conducted within the budgetary constraints and in line with overall maintenance plan.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance to relevant legislation e.g., certificates of compliance, firefighting systems, electrical installations, etc.
• Monitoring, maintenance and testing of alarm systems, smoke detectors, firefighting systems, air conditioners, etc.

Management of Staff

• Handle grievances effectively within a reasonable time frame.
• Plan, allocate, and apply maintenance labor to minimize casual labor, fixed-term contracts, and overtime.
• Identify training needs of maintenance assistance and develop high potential candidates.
• Maintain regular communication with maintenance staff regarding breakdowns, planned, preventative, and servicing maintenance, adhering to budgets.

Installations

• Move, install, and reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc., equipment/machinery as per supplier / manufacturer requirements, SOPs, practices, and policies.

Management of Staff

• Handle grievances effectively within a reasonable time frame.
• Plan, allocate, and apply maintenance labor to minimize casual labor, fixed-term contracts, and overtime.
• Identify training needs of maintenance assistance and develop high potential candidates.

Installations

• Move, install, and reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc., equipment/machinery as per supplier / manufacturer requirements, SOPs, practices, and policies.

Management of Staff

• Handle grievances effectively within a reasonable time frame.
• Plan, allocate, and apply maintenance labor to minimize casual labor, fixed-term contracts, and overtime.

Training and Development

• Identify and address training needs of operational and maintenance staff, and make recommendations to bridge gaps.
• Develop and give input into theoretical training materials and SOP development.
• Train operational and maintenance staff in the correct use and first-line maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc., equipment/machinery.

Finance and Equipment

• Monitor and control financial expenditures to ensure they stay within approved budgets.
• Develop initiatives for optimal utilization of financial resources and equipment to ensure low-cost production.
• Ensure adherence to financial control systems, manage costs, and allocate financial resources effectively.

Servicing Equipment

• Develop and maintain machinery / equipment service tracking / recording systems, analyze data, and recommend scheduling for servicing, replacement, and refurbishment.
• Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc., equipment / machinery as per schedules and policies.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Inspect machinery / plant equipment / surrounding areas daily for hazards and take corrective actions.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations, procedures, policies, and standards.
• Ensure staff are trained in safe work procedures and that lockout / safeguarding protocols are followed.

Administration

• Develop and maintain preventative, first-line, planned, breakdown, and service maintenance administrative systems.
• Manage documentation related to equipment lifespan, critical spares, utilization, and job cards.

Key Requirements

• Minimum years of experience as a qualified artisan in manufacturing/production.
• Minimum trade test certificate as a millwright / electrical, preferably with a mechanical background.
• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

SUMMARY :

A plastics manufacturing company based on the East Rand is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join team!

POSITION INFO : Requirements :

• 3–5 years’ experience in plastics manufacturing (injection / blow moulding or film blowing)
• Strong mechanical and fault-finding skills; electrical / hydraulic experience a plus
• Ability to work independently without support staff
• Proficient in MS Office; excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Key Responsibilities :

Job Location : Western Cape, Bellville Deadline : August 09, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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What We Offer

• Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade every day all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees.
• It goes without saying that we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to : gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs.
• We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
• When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace, you’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things.
• We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values, to us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform daily checks and regular inspections of critical equipment, including refrigeration units, electrical systems, mobile racking, other racking systems, and general facility infrastructure to identify potential issues and ensure systems are functioning at optimal levels.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and cooling tunnels.
• Conduct temperature probe calibrations to ensure accuracy and compliance with operational standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical faults on facility equipment, including conveyor systems, forklifts, and cooling systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including HACCP, ISO9001, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report any major faults to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in emergency breakdown repairs to minimize downtime in operations.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that maintenance activities do not disrupt critical workflows.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in planning and executing major equipment overhauls and facility upgrades.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of maintenance supplies and spare parts.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and participate in safety training programs.

Qualifications and Experience :

Education :

• Diploma or trade certifications CO2 refrigeration systems.

Experience :

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a refrigeration technician role, ideally in a cold storage, food production, or warehouse environment.
• Proven experience in large-scale mechanical and electrical systems, including refrigeration and HVAC.
• In-depth knowledge of facility maintenance, repair, and diagnostic techniques.

Technical Skills :

• Strong knowledge of refrigeration systems and components.
• Experience with electrical systems, including troubleshooting and wiring.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), PLCs, and mechanical equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience is an advantage.

Beneficial Qualifications :

• Refrigeration Technician Certification relating to CO2 plants
• Experience with Danfoss refrigeration controls.

Electrical Systems

• Safety Certifications (e.g., OHSAS, First Aid / CPR)
• SANS 10147

Other Requirements :

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and after-hours call-outs when required.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Working Conditions :

• The role requires working in a cold storage environment and often at heights up to 10m.
• Work in high-risk areas with moving machinery and electrical components.
• Physical demands, including lifting, bending, and working at heights.
• Some flexibility in working hours may be needed to accommodate emergency repairs or project deadlines.

Your Purpose.

• Managing the preventative maintenance and state of repair to equipment and facilities
• Managing action plans/projects to the required standard.
• Managing maintenance plans & suppliers within budget.
• Managing the maintenance team to achieve desired results

Your Duties and Responsibilities.

A: Managing the preventative maintenance and state of repair to equipment and facilities

A1 Maintain and repair plant

• Follow preventative schedule for HVAC
• Communicate faults and action plans to CGM/Ops and Regional MM
• Use maintenance log in system on intranet for faults
• Adhere to downtime as stipulated on intranet
• Be hands-on and repair faults where possible

A2 Maintain and repair premises

• Liaise with landlord/contractors on issues/repairs
• Be hands-on and repair and maintain where possible according to brand standards.

A3 Maintain and repair gym equipment

• Complete and fax/email downtime reports to relevant contractors.
• Ensure completion of preventative maintenance as per contractor stipulations
• Maintain a history of equipment maintenance and preventative schedules
• Be hands-on, repair and maintain equipment according to brand standards

A4 Inspect club to establish daily maintenance tasks

• Do visual inspection via walkabout.
• Check job book, MOD checklists and fitness checklists.
• Check pool and enter results on pool log.
• Action tasks as per brand standards RAP sheet.
• Follow up all maintenance related issues on the Hey Manager cards.
• Schedule tasks from preventative maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with CGM/Ops Manager on effects to operations in club.

A5 Ensure pool maintenance completed.

• Ensure pool checked and pool key readings recorded according to operating standards.
• Ensure inspection of weirs conducted.
• Ensure pool dosed according to readings.
• Ensure backwashing falls within pressure parameters.
• Ensure pool internal and external maintained and repaired to brand standards.
• Ensure temperatures displayed.
• Liaise with Ops/CGM and RMM as required.
• Ensure dosing systems do not run dry

A6 Manage health & safety requirements in the club

• Manage your department to work within the health & safety requirements.
• Familiarise yourself with the OSH Act.

Managing Action Plans/Projects To The Required Standard

B1 Assist in ensuring that brand standards are maintained

• Conduct regular brand standard checks.
• Assist in developing RAP.
• Assist GM/Ops to manage the RAP to conclusion.

B2 Manage projects to conclusion

• Ensure compliance to job specs.
• Ensure work areas left in condition found.
• Manage contractor to adhere to health and safety standards.
• Liaise with relevant parties.
• Sign off contractors job card on completion if satisfactory and quality checked.
• Follow up on snag lists.
• Refer snags/issues to Regional Maintenance Manager.

Managing maintenance plans & suppliers within budget

C1 Ensure maintenance of Club is within budget.

• Liaise with CGM on budget constraints/availability.
• Ensure all repairs/costs/quotes are within budget.

C2 Control and maintain stock levels

• Ensure sufficient stock is available at all times.
• Follow e-procurement system with assistance from CGM/Ops using preferred suppliers and authorization systems.
• Check quality and delivery of orders.
• Ensure stock control systems are in place.

Managing the maintenance team to achieve desired results

D1 Manage team to achieve scheduled tasks

• Prioritize and set timelines for team tasks.
• Adhere to quality control standards.
• Follow up and check completed tasks.
• Establish understanding of tasks and correct tool application.
• Distribute tasks equitably among team members including tasks to yourself.

D2 Manage staffing compliment

• Ensure staff are adequately trained to deliver on operational needs.
• Ensure communication on all company initiatives/launches.
• Manage shift rosters/leave cycles.
• Induct staff on operational needs.
• Have a succession plan.

E Miscellaneous

• Be available for call outs/telephonic assistance.
• Assist and comply with any lawful and reasonable requests from manager.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg | Deadline: August 08, 2025

Job Description

Your Purpose.

• Managing the preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Managing action plans and projects to the required standard.
• Managing maintenance plans and suppliers within budget.
• Leading the maintenance team to achieve desired results.

Your Duties and Responsibilities.

• Maintain and repair plant, following preventative schedules for HVAC.
• Communicate faults and action plans to CGM/Ops and Regional Maintenance Manager.
• Use maintenance logs on the intranet to record faults.
• Adhere to downtime protocols as stipulated.
• Be hands-on in repairing faults where possible.

• Liaise with landlords and contractors on issues and repairs.
• Perform repairs and maintenance according to brand standards.

• Complete and send downtime reports to contractors.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed as per contractor stipulations.
• Maintain a history of equipment maintenance and schedules.
• Perform repairs and maintenance according to brand standards.

• Conduct visual inspections, check job books, MOD checklists, and fitness checklists.
• Monitor pool conditions and log results.
• Follow up on maintenance issues using Hey Manager cards.
• Schedule and follow up on preventative maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with CGM/Ops regarding operational impacts.

• Ensure pool checks, key readings, and weir inspections are completed.
• Maintain proper dosing and backwashing parameters.
• Ensure internal and external pool maintenance meets standards.
• Monitor temperatures and ensure dosing systems operate correctly.

• Manage department safety protocols in compliance with OSH Act.

• Conduct brand standard checks and develop RAP.
• Manage projects to completion, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage snag lists.

• Maintain maintenance within budget, liaising with CGM.
• Manage stock levels and follow procurement procedures.

• Prioritize tasks and ensure quality standards.
• Manage staffing, training, and shift schedules.
• Implement a succession plan.

• Be available for call-outs and technical assistance.
• Assist with lawful requests from management.

Customer Relationship Management
• Verantwoordelijk voor de klanttevredenheid door middel van de kwaliteit van de service en door regelmatige, proactieve en nauwgezette communicatie (aankomsttijd voor call outs, uitgevoerde taak, enz.).
• Verantwoordelijk voor de juiste rapportage in real time van de uitgevoerde werkzaamheden (op het niveau van apparatuur) om te controleren of e-Optimum en meldingen van de klant werken.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het onderhouden van uitstekende relaties met de klanten, contactpersoon en eindgebruikers die op de installatieplaats aanwezig zijn door de rol van een Ambassadeur aan te nemen.
• Verantwoordelijk voor de veiligheid en prestaties van de apparatuur.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het beheer van de werkplekomgeving tijdens de uitvoering van de services.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het identificeren van risico op de werkplek en het doorgeven hiervan aan de leidinggevende.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het ondernemen van directe actie op de werkplek bij het identificeren van een groot risico en het toepassen van de escalatieprocedure.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het identificeren van “ongeplande” servicereparaties op basis van de behoefte aan apparatuur, voor het opnemen van contact met de contactpersoon ter plekke, voor het verkrijgen van zijn/haar goedkeuring als dit niet wordt gedekt door het contract en voor het uitvoeren hiervan.

Service Operations
• Verantwoordelijk voor de veiligheid van de eindgebruikers en de werkplek.
• Verantwoordelijk voor een veilige werkomgeving.
• Verantwoordelijk voor veilige werkmethoden en het uitvoeren van de werkzaamheden volgens de onderhouds- en veiligheidsvoorschriften.
• Verantwoordelijk voor de uitvoering van de servicebezoeken (gepland onderhoud, call outs en servicereparaties), met respect voor het schema en de tijdsbeperkingen (call out), de kwaliteitsnormen, de toegewezen tijd en de processen.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het efficiënt plannen van zijn of haar werkbelasting in samenwerking met de leidinggevende van de serviceafdeling.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het doorsturen van verkoopleads aan zijn of haar leidinggevende.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het exact en tijdig rapporteren van de werkzaamheden die volgens de procedures zijn uitgevoerd.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het indienen van roosters op basis van de uitvoering van werkzaamheden.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het beheer van de beschikbare voorraad (schappen, inventaris, voorraadoverdracht, enz.), de inventarisatie van de behoefte aan reserveonderdelen en het aanvragen van de reserveonderdelen bij de leidinggevende.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het bewaren van het servicegereedschap, de bus, de instrumenten, enz. op een veilige manier en het in een goede staat houden.
• Levert een bijdrage aan het voortdurend verbeteren van producten, methoden en veiligheid door feedback te geven aan de PCM-organisatie en aan de leidinggevende.
Leiderschap / People Management
• Verantwoordelijk voor regelmatig bijpraten van zijn of haar leidinggevende met alle relevante informatie.
• Verantwoordelijk voor het bekend zijn met alle aspecten van de lift- en soortgelijke technologie en verantwoordelijk voor het bijwonen van de training die wordt voorgesteld.
• Kan door de leidinggevende worden gevraagd om door de leidinggevende genomineerde personen te trainen en/of te coachen.

Bij KONE geloven we dat onze medewerkers de sleutel zijn tot succes. We zijn trots op de arbeidsvoorwaarden die wij bieden, deze dragen bij aan de betrokkenheid en motivatie van onze medewerkers. We hebben een open en informele cultuur waar medewerkers met respect voor elkaar samenwerken met als streven de beste resultaten te behalen. Dit helpt ons om van KONE een ‘great place to work’ te maken. We ondersteunen persoonlijke groei en bieden diverse kansen aan om je carrière binnen KONE verder te ontwikkelen.

Wist je dat KONE elke dag twee miljard mensen verplaatst? Als wereldleider in de lift- en roltrapindustrie hebben we meer dan 60.000 gedreven professionals in dienst in meer dan 60 landen wereldwijd, verenigd door een gedeeld doel om de toekomst van steden vorm te geven. In 2023 hadden we een jaarlijkse netto-omzet van 11,0 miljard EUR.

KONE is looking for qualified Maintenance Technicians in Pretoria , South Africa . Our team comprises maintenance professionals who provide on-site customer service to ensure our equipment's smooth and safe operation. We seek a service-minded Maintenance Technician to provide our customers with professional elevator and escalator maintenance service.

In this role, you will be at the core of KONE - an everyday hero who makes people's lives easier. You will ensure quality service, improve equipment safety and performance, and promote regular and proactive on-site communication with customers and the people using the equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for customer satisfaction through quality of service and regular, proactive, and precise on-site communication.
• Responsible for accurate and real-time back reporting of work performed.
• Maintain excellent relationships with the customers, the contact person, and end-users on site.
• Manage the site environment during service operations.
• Identification of site risks, and timely communication of any such occurrences.
• Identifying “unplanned” service repairs based on the equipment needs, contacting the on-site contact person, getting his approval if not covered by the contract, and performing them.
• Management of PAR stock levels (shelving, inventory, stock transfer) and timely issuance of replenishment orders.
• Submit timesheets based on the execution.

Skills & Experience:

• Successful candidate must live in Pretoria.
• One or more of the following qualifications:
• Red seal trade test certificate lift mechanic.
• Completed NQF level 4 certification with apprenticeship program (minimum 4 years).
• Completed Electrical/Mechanical Engineer Diploma/Degree with completion of at least 12 months shadowing a competent lift mechanic.
• Completed NQF level 5 certification with completion of at least 12 months shadowing a competent lift mechanic.
• Good communication skills with basic IT skills.

Selected candidates will be sent an automated assessment via email, please make sure you check your spam folder when keeping a look out for this assessment.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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