Technician

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks a skilled Technician to join their maintenance team. The role involves ensuring optimal performance of plant equipment through planned maintenance and breakdown resolution. Candidates should possess an N3 Level qualification along with a completed trade test, and ideally have two years of experience in a food manufacturing environment. Strong technical knowledge in electrical systems is essential, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings. Health and safety compliance is a key focus in this position.

Benefits

Market related salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily preventative maintenance schedules.
• Manage and complete both planned and unplanned work orders.
• Conduct root cause failure analyses on reoccurring equipment failures.

Skills

Technical knowledge in engineering science

Electrical systems

Interpreting technical drawings

Education

N3 Level with completed trade test in Electrical or Fitter/Fitter and Turner

Job description

Annually Cost To Company (Market related)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Engineering Department of a leading food and beverage manufacturing company based in Killarney Gardens. We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Technician to join their maintenance team and ensure optimal performance of all plant equipment and assets.

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning, performing and controlling the maintenance function within the designated plant. This includes preventative maintenance, breakdown resolution, root cause failure analysis, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to carry out daily preventative maintenance schedules, manage and complete both planned and unplanned work orders, and conduct root cause failure analyses on reoccurring equipment failures.
• They will also be required to maintain critical spares lists, support housekeeping and GMP standards, and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team processes.
• Health and safety will be a primary focus, with the incumbent expected to identify risks, investigate incidents and drive corrective action within their area of responsibility.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will hold an N3 Level with a completed trade test in either Electrical or Fitter/Fitter and Turner.
• A minimum of two years' experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred to ensure full competence in the role.
• Strong technical knowledge in engineering science, electrical systems, and production processes is essential, along with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical diagrams.