67 Technical Operator jobs in South Africa

We are looking for a proactive self-motivated individual to join our print team. The ideal candidate should work well under pressure, be skilled in managing print materials, and have experience with various printing machines and equipment. Under general supervision, the position operates various machines to produce print jobs according to specific instructions as outlined in the request sheet, from start to finish. Responsible to help maintain the efficient running of the print department by ensuring the print orders are executed according to established time frames, consumable supplies are amply stocked and machines are properly maintained. Review, prioritize and submit print requests according to complexity and urgency. Ensure that the output is quality checked and accurately meet the instructions as submitted by customers. Using printer software, create artwork batched files for print-on-demand orders. Willingness to work overtime and shifts is an essential prerequisite for the position as and when required.

Job Description:

• Operating and maintaining various digital printing machines and branding equipment.
• Manage machine speed, monitor toner, colour, finish and adjust to maintain quality.
• Prepare, set up, change over and restart machines with new jobs as required.
• Prep all artworks into print ready file formats for Manufacturing. (Artwork Editing)
• Maintain safety, quality, maintenance, and good manufacturing practices.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on all Print Machines.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any printing issues that may arise.
• Read and understand a job ticket to ensure the correct product is produced according to specifications.
• Manage workflow effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Visually inspect product throughout the run for quality checks, registration, ink coverage, etc
• Inspect finished product for quality and accuracy.
• Monitor and maintain inventory and consumables to reduces wastage.
• Following safety procedures and maintaining a clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret general instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• You should be familiar with the operations of Machine & Software such as Digital Solvent, Sublimation UV Printers, Plotters, Trotec laser engravers, Heatpress & Mug press machines, Adobe Suite programmes Ai, Photoshop, Rasterlinks etc.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and duties within the print department to ensure a high level of Productivity and Quality.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident with getting work print-ready.
• High School Certificate.
• Computer literate.
• Previous experience as a print room operator will be an advantage.
• Good physical health.
• Knowledge of different print techniques and materials.

Facilitate and assess accredited training programmes in compliance with SAQA, SETA, and NOSA requirements, ensuring high-quality learner engagement and outcomes. Build strong client relationships while maintaining strict adherence to Quality Management System standards and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver effective training sessions by developing relevant training material and ensuring that all required equipment is in working order.
• Facilitate learner engagement by presenting material tailored to the audience’s current skill level and knowledge, while addressing potential learning barriers such as language, culture, and socio-economic factors.
li>Deliver training in line with SAQA, SETA, and NOSA requirements, adhering to Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
• Conduct learner assessments and moderations in accordance with the SETA/NOSA Code of Conduct.
• Provide learners with constructive and confidential assessment feedback, as required by SETA/NOSA QMS protocols.
• Compile and manage Portfolios of Evidence in line with relevant assessment guides and QMS procedures, ensuring confidentiality and secure handling.
• Promote additional NOSA training programmes as opportunities arise.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and internal stakeholders by attending meetings, meeting deadlines, and representing the brand professionally.
• Support clients with training project details, address and resolve queries efficiently, and ensure a high standard of client service and satisfaction.
• Actively pursue ongoing professional development through seminars, workshops, and other relevant training to stay current with industry trends, safety standards, and ETD best practices.
• Maintain valid and up-to-date assessor and moderator registrations with all relevant SETAs, and submit copies to the Training Manager.
• Strictly adhere to and uphold the standards of the NOSA Quality Management System.

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in driver training, preferably with a strong focus on heavy vehicle operations.
li>At least 3 years of industry experience in transport, logistics, or a related field.
• Registered and valid TETA-accredited Facilitator and Assessor certification (compulsory).
• Valid Code 14 (EC) driver’s licence with a valid PrDP.
li>Own reliable vehicle and willingness to travel to client sites when required.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written). Fluency in at least one additional national language will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.

• Machine Setup: Configure machines for the production of various products, including the physical adjustment and replacement of specific machine parts as required.
• Precision Adjustments: Calibrate machine settings to ensure all product specifications are met, including fine-tuning variables such as temperature, volume, and sealing parameters.
• Routine Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance in accordance with supplier guidelines, including tasks such as changing bearings and belts, lubrication (oiling and greasing), and replacing seals.
• Spare Parts Management: Identify and order necessary spare parts from approved suppliers using the companys established parts list.
• Basic Fault Diagnosis: Conduct initial troubleshooting in the event of machine breakdowns to determine whether the issue is mechanical, electrical, or electronic, enabling efficient escalation to the appropriate service provider.

• Major machine repairs are handled by external suppliers. The role focuses on machine setup and minor servicing or repairs.
• Some technical experience is required, particularly in a mechanical or technical environment.

• Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and equipment
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, repairs, inspections (assessing the functionality of production equipment and operational problems)
• Communicating effectively with the production team, communicate pertinent information to the next shift and maintaining a clean work area
• Perform and complete maintenance work order request
• Give detailed feedback of work orders, spare parts consumed, and time spent on specific work orders in SAP-EAM daily
• Performs daily plant critical checks and records results in Inspection Lots in SAP-EAM
• Fabricate items required during maintenance or set-up of equipment
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Respond to after hour call-out when required
• Control of spare parts used
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment (Production plant, equipment and workshop) and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment
• Provides support for a variety of projects by assisting with site preparation, on-site clean up and evaluation

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering
• Wiremans license
• Experience using SAP-EAM (advantageous)
• Projects Environment experience (advantageous)
• Trade Test certificate: Millwright
• 5 years experience as a Millwright/Technician maintenance or project environment (preferably in the manufacturing sector)
• Computer literacy with working knowledge on Microsoft packages and SAP is essential
• Own reliable transport and ability to do standby on a roster basis is essential
• PLC programming and SCADA

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 veriables

Maintanance

• 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 a 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 from re-occurring
• Maintain, repair, refurbish and service plant equipment/ spares including but not limited to pumps, motors, cables, compressors, belt press, valves, drive unites, 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 or 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 or 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 pro-actively 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 s 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, 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 ass painting, welding, soldering, repairing, lubricating, cleaning, etc. and monitor quality of completion of tasks
• Ensure that planned maintenance activities are budgeted for and planned maintenance activities are conducted with the budgetary constrains and in line with overall maintenance plan
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance to relevant legislation e.g. certificated of compliance, firefighting system, electrical installations, etc.
• Monitoring, maintenance and testing of alarm systems, smoke detectors, firefighting systems, air conditioners, etc.

Management of staff

• Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
• Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
• Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
• Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets

Installations

• Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies

Management of staff

• Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
• Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
• Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
• Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets

Installations

• Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies

Management of staff

• Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
• Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
• Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified, and high potential candidates are developed

Training and development

• Training needs of operational and maintenance staff are identified and addressed/ recommendations are made to address these gaps
• Develop theoretical training material/ give input into theoretical training material development and assist/ give input into the standard operating procedures development as and when required
• Train operational staff and maintenance staff correct use and first line maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery

Finance and equipment

• Monitor/ control financial expenditure to ensure that purchase of equipment/ spares/ labour, etc. are maintained within the approved budget
• Identify/ develop, design, implement initiatives to ensure optimal utilization of financial resources and ensure efficient utilization of equipment/ optimum productivity/ in order to ensure low-cost production/ processing
• Ensure that financial control systems are adhered to, that costs are effectively managed and that financial resources are allocated effectively.

Servicing equipment

• Develop, implement and maintain machinery/ equipment service 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
• Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, legislative requirements, standard operating procedure, practices and policies
• Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant servicing schedules/ plans

Occupational health and safety

• Inspect machinery/ plant equipment/ surrounding area, on a daily basis, in order to identify Health and Safety Hazards and take corrective action as per relevant standard operating procedures
• Comply to all Health and Safety regulations, procedures, o=policies, standard operating procedures and other maintenance standard at all times
• Comply to all operational/ maintenance standard operating procedures at all times
• Staff is trained as assessed on relevant standard operating procedures/ safe work procedures on equipment and no the processes
• Ensure that relevant lockout/ safeguarding standard operating procedures/ protocols are followed before commencing maintenance/ servicing repairing or any other related tasks.

Administration

• Develop, implement, maintain and update preventative maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update first line maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update planned maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update breakdown maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update service maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares administrative system to plan, track, record and provide reports on equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares and other maintenance related aspects
• Develop, implement, maintain and update job cards/ job card administrative system to plan, track, record and execute of all job-related maintenance activities

Key requirements

• Minimum of years experience as a qualified artisan in manufacturing/ production related field
• Minimum trade test certificate as a millwright/ electrical preferably mechanical background as well
• Grade 12/ NQF level #4 or equivalent
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively in a team

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 veriables

Maintanance

• 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 a 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 from re-occurring
• Maintain, repair, refurbish and service plant equipment/ spares including but not limited to pumps, motors, cables, compressors, belt press, valves, drive unites, 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 or 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 or 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 pro-actively 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 s 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, 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 ass painting, welding, soldering, repairing, lubricating, cleaning, etc. and monitor quality of completion of tasks
• Ensure that planned maintenance activities are budgeted for and planned maintenance activities are conducted with the budgetary constrains and in line with overall maintenance plan
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance to relevant legislation e.g. certificated of compliance, firefighting system, electrical installations, etc.
• Monitoring, maintenance and testing of alarm systems, smoke detectors, firefighting systems, air conditioners, etc.

Management of staff

• Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
• Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
• Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
• Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets

Installations

• Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies

Management of staff

• Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
• Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
• Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
• Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets

Installations

• Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
• Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies

Management of staff

• Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
• Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
• Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified, and high potential candidates are developed

Training and development

• Training needs of operational and maintenance staff are identified and addressed/ recommendations are made to address these gaps
• Develop theoretical training material/ give input into theoretical training material development and assist/ give input into the standard operating procedures development as and when required
• Train operational staff and maintenance staff correct use and first line maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery

Finance and equipment

• Monitor/ control financial expenditure to ensure that purchase of equipment/ spares/ labour, etc. are maintained within the approved budget
• Identify/ develop, design, implement initiatives to ensure optimal utilization of financial resources and ensure efficient utilization of equipment/ optimum productivity/ in order to ensure low-cost production/ processing
• Ensure that financial control systems are adhered to, that costs are effectively managed and that financial resources are allocated effectively.

Servicing equipment

• Develop, implement and maintain machinery/ equipment service 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
• Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, legislative requirements, standard operating procedure, practices and policies
• Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant servicing schedules/ plans

Occupational health and safety

• Inspect machinery/ plant equipment/ surrounding area, on a daily basis, in order to identify Health and Safety Hazards and take corrective action as per relevant standard operating procedures
• Comply to all Health and Safety regulations, procedures, o=policies, standard operating procedures and other maintenance standard at all times
• Comply to all operational/ maintenance standard operating procedures at all times
• Staff is trained as assessed on relevant standard operating procedures/ safe work procedures on equipment and no the processes
• Ensure that relevant lockout/ safeguarding standard operating procedures/ protocols are followed before commencing maintenance/ servicing repairing or any other related tasks.

Administration

• Develop, implement, maintain and update preventative maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update first line maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update planned maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update breakdown maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update service maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
• Develop, implement, maintain and update equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares administrative system to plan, track, record and provide reports on equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares and other maintenance related aspects
• Develop, implement, maintain and update job cards/ job card administrative system to plan, track, record and execute of all job-related maintenance activities

Key requirements

• Minimum of years experience as a qualified artisan in manufacturing/ production related field
• Minimum trade test certificate as a millwright/ electrical preferably mechanical background as well
• Grade 12/ NQF level #4 or equivalent
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively in a team

• Must have a minimum of 5 years Technician | Millwright experience in the FMCG Industry
• Grade 12
• Trade Tested: Red Seal Millwright
• Proven experience working on Ammonia | Boilers | Pasteurisers | Pumps
• Experience with PLCs and building electrical boards
• Strong expertise in both Mechanical | Electrical maintenance, including Fault finding | Control panels and Switchgear
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required

• Basic Salary negotiable based on experience
• Medical Aid and Provident Fund

• Help maintain air compressors, nitrogen generators & CO₂ scrubbers
• Assist with installing new equipment (pipework, wiring, mechanical assembly)
• Learn to troubleshoot and fault-find electrical and mechanical issues
• Support on-site client service and build technical know-how

• Aged 2225
• Studying or completed NC(V) Level 3 or plans to achieve this minimal level
• Keen interest in automation, control systems, and mechanical tech
• Reliable, hands-on, and willing to travel locally
• Able to work under pressure and think on your feet
• ? Bonus: Familiarity with Kaeser compressors is a plus!

• Full training & mentorship in electro-mechanical maintenance
• Long-term growth into a skilled technician
• A team culture built on respect, integrity, accountability & excellence