Handyman

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking amaintenance assistant to support on-site equipment and plant reliability. The role involves preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment, assisting with installations, reporting defects, and helping tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC tasks.

The successful candidate should have Grade 12 and 1–3 years of FMCG experience, with strong engineering knowledge, food safety awareness, and good communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• 1-3 years FMCG experience.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of food safety and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Assist with installation and project work as required.
• Report defects noticed during normal functions.
• Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC repairs.
• Perform maintenance and light repairs and house-keeping.
• Visually inspect system components for proper and safe operation.

Skills

Engineering principles

FMCG experience

Food safety knowledge

Safe working practices

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Teamwork

Innovation/Continuous improvements

Education

Grade 12

Job description

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 Purposes

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with carrying out of preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Installation and project work as required and Undertake light installation
• Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions
• Assist tradespeople with electrical, plumbing or HVAC repairs
• Undertake duties as assigned or emergency tasks
• Technical assistance and perform maintenance and light repairs
• Housekeeping
• Visually inspect all working parts of the complete system, which includes the steam valves and header pipes and water treatment system, for proper and safe operation

Experience And Qualification

• Grade 12
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a FMCG environment
• Competencies (knowledge, skills and attributes):
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles
• Industry (FMCG)
• Food safety knowledge
• Safe working practices
• In house systems
• Process re-engineering and Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and decision making ability
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Operational management and Problem solving
• Innovation/Continuous improvements
• Teamwork

Working Conditions

• Understanding of relevant Regulatory and Legislative Requirements e.g., OSH Act/GMP/Food Safety
• Maintenance system skills and Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
• Required to work shifts and be on standby, Overtime expected from time to time
• Work with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)
• Factory environment – hot and noisy

Diversity And Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities.

By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 25 September 2026