Maintenance Technician

Phakisa Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the JHB - Eastern Suburbs site in Gauteng. The role reports to the Site Facility Manager and targets mid-career professionals with 4–6 years of experience in facilities maintenance.

The incumbent will oversee mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance, supervise contractors, and drive safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives on site.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualification Millwright and IT literate with English fluency.
• Maintenance background with electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience withGas Heated Spray Booths, Shotblast Machines, and Welding Machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Maintain utility systems, monitor electrical reticulation, inspect infrastructure, and support improvement projects.
• Ensure OHS compliance, conduct safety inspections, maintain a safe working environment, and participate in risk assessments.
• Contractor Management: supervise contractors and monitor performance against standards.
• Continuous Improvement: identify reliability improvements, implement maintenance projects, and propose energy-saving initiatives.
• Site and Asset Management: monitor assets, coordinate maintenance activities, maintain high housekeeping, and ensure records are up to date.

Skills

IT literacy

English fluency

Education

Millwright Trade Qualification

Tools

Copilot

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Job Vacancy

Position: Maintenance Technician

Reporting to: Site Facility Manager

Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 - 6 yrs exp)

Region: Gauteng

Location: JHB - Eastern Suburbs

Type: Permanent

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The incumbent will manage facility maintenance, oversee soft and hard services, supervise contractors, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure health & safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Reliability: Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Utilities and Facilities: Maintain utility systems, monitor electrical reticulation, inspect infrastructure, and support improvement projects.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure OHS compliance, conduct safety inspections, maintain a safe working environment, and participate in risk assessments.
• Contractor Management: Assess work quality, supervise contractors, and monitor performance against standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify reliability improvements, implement maintenance projects, propose energy-saving initiatives, and contribute to productivity programs.
• Site and Asset Management: Ensure assets remain in good condition, monitor facility assets, coordinate maintenance activities, and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Inspections and Reporting: Conduct equipment inspections, prepare maintenance reports, maintain accurate records, and report on progress.

Educational Requirements

• Trade Qualification Millwright
• IT literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot)
• English fluency

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Maintenance background with electrical maintenance experience
• Experience in maintaining Gas Heated Spray Booths, Shotblast Machines, and Welding Machines
• Knowledge of Installation Rules & Regulations (SANS 10142), HV switching, Quality & H&S standards
• Excellent communication, self-motivation, adaptability, and proactive mindset