68 Production Technician jobs in South Africa

• Learn to assist the primary machine operator in running various batches on various machines (Semi Auto encapsulation; auto encapsulation; blister packing)
• Learning to perform in process checks during manufacture (Capsule weight checks; capsule length; capsule appearance; blister checks; batch code and exp monitoring; and so on.)
• Machine cleaning and readiness checks
• Primary packing (capsule bottling and sealing)

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Are you an experienced Production Engineering Technician looking for a new challenge? Join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering top-tier production engineering services to meet our customer's needs and ensure the efficient and productive manufacture of our products.

• Analyze customer requirements and determine the most suitable processes and methods.
• Investigate and propose solutions, prepare detailed CAPEX, and coordinate the purchase of equipment.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) on new and existing processes.
• Establish and document improved methods, processes, and control plans to enhance productivity.
• Manage engineering projects, providing solutions to any technical challenges.
• Oversee the acquisition, commissioning, and performance of tooling, plant, and equipment.
• Implement new product designs, materials, and quality/productivity improvement programs.
• Participate in training initiatives and maintain compliance with company policies and safety standards.

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Mechanical Design and Project Management.

Applicants who have not heard from us within 20 days of their application may assume that their application has been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

*Position will be filled in line with the company’s transformation objectives.*

Requirements and Skills:

• Qualified Millwright with at least 3 years of machine building experience and production machine maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in the Liquid Packaging Industry, including fillers, unscramblers, end-of-line equipment, blow moulders, cappers, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic fault finding is required.
• Excellent people skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel both nationally and internationally.
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and reliable.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, Internet, and MS Outlook.
• Valid Code B Drivers’ license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fault finding and repairs.
• Installation and commissioning of machines at clients’ premises.
• Maintenance and customer support assistance.
• Rebuilding and servicing of equipment, attending to breakdowns, and problem solving.
• Ensuring safety standards are maintained.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Coordination and project management of work orders and customer support jobs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Providing technical support to customers, spare parts representatives, mechanical and electrical design engineers, and technicians.
• Customer training and machine assessment.
• Quality control and assurance.
• Administration tasks.

At least 3 years’ machine building experience and production machine maintenance in a manufacturing environment

Preferred experience in the Liquid Packaging Industry i.e. fillers, unscramblers, end-of-line equipment, blowmoulders, cappers etc.

Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic fault finding required

Excellent people skills and customer service oriented

Must have the ability to work independently

Must be able to travel both Nationally and Internationally

A positive attitude, self-motivated and reliable

Must be computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, Internet and MS Outlook.

Key Responsibilities :

Installation and commissioning of our machines at Clients’ premises.

Maintenance and Customer Support assistance.

Re-building and servicing of equipment. Attending to breakdowns and problem solving.

Ensure that safety standards are maintained.

Coordination and project management of Works Orders and Customer Support jobs, to ensure on time delivery.

Technical support to Customers, Spare part Representatives, Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers and Technicians.

Customer training and assessment of machines.

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION: MECHANICAL

• Reference Number : REFS/022710
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 391 671.00- R 586 665.00 per annum (All-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel:

Requirements :

• National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years post qualification technical experience. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. A valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical manuals. standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology. Produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases. Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on .Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 22-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years post qualification technical experience?

Are you registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician?

Do you have a valid drivers? license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

One of our clients is looking for a highly motivated and positive candidate to join their team in Cape Town, reporting to the Regional Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Procurement management
• Monitor the boiler house efficiencies on-site
• Reporting

Must have:

• Grade 12
• Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Mechatronics diploma / degree
• At least 2 years' relevant work experience
• Advanced EXCEL (Pivot tables - trend and graph interpretation skills)
• Data capturing skills
• Technically strong: boilers, pumps, valves, and mechanical equipment
• Open to be trained and study further
• Client oriented
• Self-motivated
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Team player
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license

One of our clients is looking for a highly motivated and positive candidate to join their team in Cape Town, reporting to the Regional Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Procurement management
• Monitor the boiler house efficiencies on-site
• Reporting

Must have:

• Grade 12
• Mechanical / Chemical / Electrical / Mechatronics diploma / degree
• At least 2 years' relevant work experience
• Advanced EXCEL (Pivot tables - trend and graph interpretation skills)
• Data capturing skills
• Technically strong: boilers, pumps, valves and mechanical equipment
• Open to be trained and study further
• Client oriented
• Self-motivated
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Team player
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license