Artisan: Semi Skilled

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and plants on site. You will diagnose faults, support troubleshooting, and perform routine maintenance to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires Grade 12, 1–2 years in a production plant, and 2 years as an artisan assistant. You should have strong engineering knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a pressurized factory environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a production plant.
• 2 years’ experience as an artisan assistant.

Responsibilities

• Technical support / Trouble Shooting
• On the job training
• Plant and system upgrades

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Industry knowledge

OHS Act

Quality principles

Attention to detail

Communication

Decision making

Physical ability

Problem solving

Innovation

Teamwork

Urgency & results

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and the plants on Site

Key Responsibilities

• Technical support / Trouble Shooting
• On the job training
• lant and system upgrades
• System maintenance

Experience and Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in a production plant
• 2 years’ experience as an artisan assistant

Skills and Competencies

• Expert knowledge in Engineering
• Industry knowledge
• Legislation (OHS Act)
• Quality Management Principles
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Good Communication
• Decision making ability
• Physical ability
• Problem solving ability
• Innovation / Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Sense of urgency / results orientation

Working Conditions

• Pressurized factory environment
• Shift worker position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
• Overtime expected from time to time
• Working with and on heavy equipment and plants (technical and mechanical)

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing date: 09 October 2026