Facilities & Maintenance Technician — Reliability & Safety

MSD; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Cape Town is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of site facilities and production equipment. You will plan, coordinate and execute maintenance activities, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement to maximise asset reliability and minimise downtime.

Qualifications include 3-5 years in maintenance, basic electrical safety certification, and PLC/Fundamentals training.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' maintenance experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environments.
• Basic Electrical Safety Certification is required.
• PLC Fundamentals and Industrial Automation training are desirable.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, warehouse equipment, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Respond to equipment and facility breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support maintenance programs, asset registers, and contractor management.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Planning and organization

Communication and teamwork

Education

Basic Electrical Safety Certification

PLC Fundamentals

Millwright qualification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

MSD in Cape Town is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of site facilities and production equipment. You will plan, coordinate and execute maintenance activities, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement to maximise asset reliability and minimise downtime.

Qualifications include 3-5 years in maintenance, basic electrical safety certification, and PLC/Fundamentals training.