MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Farm Manager SA; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A farming management company in Limpopo, South Africa is seeking a skilled maintenance technician with a strong mechanical and electrical background. The ideal candidate will be responsible for scheduled maintenance, diagnosing faults on systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A qualification in the electrical or mechanical field will be advantageous, along with packhouse experience. This role requires someone who can work under pressure and has excellent troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical background.
• Packhouse experience will be an advantage.
• Strong mechanical and electrical background.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to follow a maintenance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pneumatic and conveyor systems.
• Fabricate, assemble, and retrofit mechanical/electrical systems to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and parts inventories.

Skills

Ability to troubleshoot

Physical and manual dexterity

Ability to follow a maintenance schedule

Ability to work under pressure

Dexterity

Pressure handling

Education

Qualification in the electrical or mechanical field

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A qualification in the electrical or mechanical field will be advantageous
• Packhouse experience will be an advantage
• A Strong Mechanical and Electrical background

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly.
• Ability to follow a maintenance schedule.
• Physical and manual dexterity and agility.
• Ability to troubleshoot.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Carry out scheduled maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on pneumatic and conveyor systems
• Fabricate, assemble, and retrofit mechanical/electrical systems to improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and parts inventories

  ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.