Maintenance Technician

Phakisa Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Phakisa Holdings in Gauteng seeks a Maintenance Technician to manage facility maintenance, oversee services, supervise contractors, and ensure health and safety compliance. Based in JHB - Eastern Suburbs, this permanent role requires hands-on maintenance experience.

You will perform planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; monitor utilities; coordinate maintenance activities; and contribute to continuous improvement and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification Millwright.
• IT literate; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot.
• English fluency.

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.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Millwright trade qualification

IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot)

English fluency

Tools

Copilot (Microsoft)

MS Office

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