Handyman

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG is seeking a hands-on technician assistant to support the artisan with general and technical tasks on site in Durban. You will help with equipment checks, housekeeping, and preventive maintenance to keep plant lines running smoothly.

Matric and 1-2 years in a similar role are expected. You must be reliable, physically capable, and able to work shifts including after hours, weekends, and public holidays in a pressurized factory environment.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• 1–2 years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Technical assistance
• House keeping
• Preventative Plant Maintenance (PPM)

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Understanding of the production

Safe working conditions

Communication

Physical ability

Innovation/Continuous Improvements

Teamwork

Sense of urgency

Accountability

Respect

Education

Matric

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

To assist the artisan with general and technical assistance that ensures the overall effectiveness of equipment and plant on site

Key Responsibilities

• Technical assistance
• House keeping
• Preventative Plant Maintenance (PPM)

Experience & Qualifications

• Matric
• 1-2 years in a similar role

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Equipment knowledge
• Understanding of the production process
• Safe working conditions
• Accuracy / Attention to deal
• Communication
• Physical ability
• Innovation/Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Sense of urgency/results orientation
• Accountability
• Respect

Working Conditions

• Pressurized environment
• Factory environment – hot and noisy
• Required to work outside of normal working hours (after hours, over time, weekends and public holidays)
• Working with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)

Closing Date: 21 August 2026