On-Site Industrial Maintenance Technician - Part-Time

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Part-time schedule

Skill development opportunities

Tools and safety equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an On-Site Maintenance Technician for its Soweto facility. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and ensure reliability of production equipment.

This on-site role emphasizes safety, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with the production team. You should have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, ability to interpret manuals and schematics, and a technical qualification or apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform mechanical and basic electrical repairs.
• Understanding hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical control systems.
• Able to read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures including lockout/tagout.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Technical qualification or apprenticeship preferred.
• On-site Soweto role with part-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, presses, and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on machinery.
• Interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints to guide maintenance.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Keep work area clean and organized; store tools properly.
• Maintain maintenance logs with parts used and time spent.
• Collaborate with production to plan maintenance needs.
• Assist in installation and setup of new machinery.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Electrical repairs

Schematics reading

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Safety compliance

Tools usage

Teamwork

Education

Technical qualification or trade apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an On-Site Maintenance Technician for its Soweto facility. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and ensure reliability of production equipment.

This on-site role emphasizes safety, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration with the production team. You should have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, ability to interpret manuals and schematics, and a technical qualification or apprenticeship is preferred.