Maintenance Foreman / Supervisor

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support production operations in a chemical manufacturing setup. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering skills, FMCG experience, and a hands-on approach to maintenance. Key responsibilities include executing maintenance schedules, managing tools and spares, and overseeing repairs. This role offers a monthly salary, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum years FMCG engineering experience required.
• Trade Test advantageous for apprenticeship.
• Experience in instrumentation, PLC, and electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
• Support service, repair, and install production machinery.
• Manage maintenance store, tools, and spares.
• Conduct daily checks and attend breakdowns.
• Complete weekly machine services.

Skills

Engineering skills

FMCG experience

Hands-on maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

NQF Level

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC

Electrical repairs

Fitting and turning

Welding

Boiler making

Plumbing

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Kempton ParkR

Monthly (Negotiable)

Our client in the chemical manufacturing industry is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production operations.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering skills, FMCG experience, and a hands‑on approach to maintenance and problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and execute Preventative Maintenance Schedule Service, repair, and install production machinery.
• Oversee general building and production line maintenance.
• Manage maintenance store, tools, and spares.
• Conduct daily checks, line inspections, and attend breakdowns.
• Complete weekly machine services and monthly stacker maintenance.
• Liaise with contractors when repairs are required.

Qualifications

• NQF Level years FMCG engineering experience.
• Engineering Apprenticeship (Trade Test advantageous).
• Fitting and turning, welding, boiler making, plumbing.
• Instrumentation, PLC, and electrical repairs (COC-compliant).
• Consultant: Chantelle Nutley – Dante Personnel, Midrand.