Automation Technician

Heineken; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken in Stellenbosch is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain electronic systems on existing machinery and support production lines. The role reports to the Maintenance Team Leader and requires standby after hours and weekend callouts, along with occasional extended hours.

You will install and upgrade electronic control systems, read circuit diagrams, and work with electrical components while coordinating with suppliers and contractors to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience in the electronics environment.
• Knowledge of electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.).
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willing to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends.
• Willing to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment.
• Attend to electronic related equipment breakdowns.
• Fault finding in electronic equipment.
• Read and interpret complex circuit diagrams.
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required.
• Provide inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Dealing with suppliers and contractors.

Skills

Electronics experience

Conveyor controls

Automation systems

Fault finding

Standby after hours

Education

Electronics qualification

Job description

Applications are invited for theAutomation Technicianposition based in Supply Chain, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch.The successful applicant will report to theMaintenance Team Leader.

Key performance areas include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment;
• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns;
• Fault finding in electronic equipment;
• Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required;
• Providing assistance to production lines;
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment;
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems;
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures;
• Completing all relevant administration;
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Dealing with suppliers and contractors

The successful candidate must have the following qualification/experience/skills:

• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment;
• Working knowledge of:
• Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.