Maintenance Clerk

Rcl Foods; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Clerk based in Pretoria to manage maintenance activities in the Baking Division. This role involves capturing data on maintenance systems, creating work orders, and generating efficiency reports. Candidates must have a Grade 12 or N3 qualification, 1–2 years of experience, and knowledge of CMMS. Knowledge of food safety standards and engineering components is advantageous. Training and strong computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years maintenance clerk experience in an FMCG.
• Basic understanding of safety and permit issuing.

Responsibilities

• Capture all maintenance activities on Pragma system.
• Create and update work orders as required.
• Generate reports on maintenance efficiency.
• Train Engineering staff on Quality and Safety.

Skills

Maintenance data management

Computer skills

Knowledge of engineering components

Training and development

Education

Grade 12 or N3 or NCV Technical qualifications

Basic Computer certificate

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

RCL FOODS is seeking a Maintenance Clerk to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West Bakery and will report to the Maintenance Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure all maintenance activities and data is captured on Pragma maintenance system
• Create work orders whenever required by maintenance personnel
• Ensure data is captured related to electricity, water and diesel usage
• Develop reports on maintenance efficiency and energy utilisation
• Generate reports on outstanding work, maintenance efficiency, and status of compliance to SHERQ documentation system and audits
• Ensure all SOPs related to the Engineering function are up to date
• Maintain and update Pragma maintenance system to align work performed by Artisans, Technical Assistant and contractors
• Assist Maintenance Planner, Senior Artisans, Engineering Manager and Production Managers in planning downtime on equipment for PM
• Update Engineering SOPs to ensure compliance with ISO and RCL Foods Quality System
• Ensure maintenance documentation filing system is maintained and up to date
• Ensure relevant equipment information on Pragma System is developed into a comprehensive database of all Engineering-related activities and usages
• Adhere to standard operating procedures
• Provide training to Engineering Staff on Quality, Safety and Pragma Management System
• Provide training to new pragma users on how to create work orders on ONKEY pragma system and update training for present users
• Present engineering toolbox talks to engineering Artisans and Technical Assistant
• Ensure maintenance staff timesheet data is correctly captured
• Update maintenance schedule on Pragma maintenance system in conjunction with Senior Artisans and Maintenance Planner
• Assist with capturing job cards for all engineering works
• Set up engineering safety meetings and update minutes
• Constant liaison with SHEQ department on ongoing developments
• Manage NCAs and CARs and lead in driving their closing based on root cause analysis
• Constant driving of audit compliance issues including attending audit meetings

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 or NCV Technical qualifications
• 1–2 years maintenance clerk experience in an FMCG
• Basic Computer certificate
• Working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Understanding of engineering machine components such as shafts, bearings, V-belts, drives, contactors, conveyors etc.
• Knowledge of food safety standards is advantageous
• Knowledge of document control
• Knowledge of safety and permit issuing