AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Farm Manager Sa; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural management company in Mbombela is seeking a qualified Millwright or Electrician. The role demands at least two years of hands-on maintenance experience, knowledge of refrigeration and packhouse work is advantageous. Key responsibilities include executing maintenance schedules, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in maintenance.
• Experience in Refrigeration will be advantageous.
• Packhouse experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical faults in pneumatic and conveyor systems.
• Fabricate, assemble, and retrofit mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ensure work adheres to safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate service logs and repair reports.
• Install, dismantle, and align industrial machinery.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing to prevent failures.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs, VFDs, and HMI interfaces.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to follow a maintenance schedule

Physical and manual dexterity

Ability to troubleshoot

Education

Relevant trade certificate in a Millwright or Electrician

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant trade certificate in a Millwright or Electrician
• A minimum of 2 years hands‑on experience in maintenance
• Experience in Refrigeration will be advantageous
• Packhouse experience will be an advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
• Ability to follow a maintenance schedule
• Physical and manual dexterity and agility
• Ability to troubleshoot

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS

• Execute scheduled maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life span
• Diagnose mechanical faults in pneumatic and conveyor systems; perform timely repairs to restore production
• Fabricate, assemble, and retrofit mechanical / electrical systems to improve plant efficiency to meet evolving production needs.
• Ensure all work adheres to safety standards, lockout / tagout procedures, and local industrial regulations.
• Maintain accurate service logs, repair reports, and parts inventories for machinery and tools.
• Install, dismantle, and precisely align industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing to prevent system failures and ensure consistent operation.
• Troubleshoot and program programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and HMI interfaces.
• Ensure that work performed is to the highest standards.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted