Food Processing Maintenance Intern — Hands-On Learning

Farmwise Marketing; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Farmwise Marketing in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an entry‑level maintenance intern to gain hands‑on experience in industrial upkeep within a regulated environment. Under supervision of senior technicians, you will assist with repair and preventative maintenance of production equipment and machinery while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

This internship offers exposure to food processing and packaging machinery, with opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, and

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a technical college or vocational programme (Millwright, Fitter & Turner, or Mechanical Engineering).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in production/maintenance careers.
• Willingness to work in varying plant conditions (cool/warm/wet).
• Forklift Licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of food processing and packaging machinery.
• Follow hygiene and safety protocols to prevent product contamination.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and document activities for audits.
• Support senior technicians and learn safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety consciousness

Education

Matric / Grade 12

NQF qualification in Millwright/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Farmwise Marketing in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an entry‑level maintenance intern to gain hands‑on experience in industrial upkeep within a regulated environment. Under supervision of senior technicians, you will assist with repair and preventative maintenance of production equipment and machinery while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

This internship offers exposure to food processing and packaging machinery, with opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, and