Utilities Machine Specialist

SAB; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

SAB is seeking an Utilities Machine Specialist at Chamdor Brewery to support shift teams and sustain performance. You will engage in planned and routine maintenance, running repairs, and problem solving to keep plant operations efficient and safe.

Key tasks include contributing to SWI/SOP updates, participating in maintenance planning, and ensuring compliance with 5S and AB InBev policies. Relevant trades and engineering diplomas are required.

Qualifications

• N6 or National Diploma in Engineering required.
• Trade qualification Millwright or Fitter essential.
• 3–5 years in a utilities production environment preferred.
• Utilities maintenance workshop experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of CO2 purification, boilers, NH3 plants and reticulation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to shift-based teams during operations.
• Participate in planned maintenance planning and execution.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks per the schedule.
• Carry out running repairs and assess corrective actions.
• Apply problem-solving approaches and escalate when needed.
• Contribute to improvements of SOPs and SWIs, ensuring safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

N6 qualification

National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Trade Test: Millwright/Fitter

Tools

CAT-B refrigeration experience

Co2 purification knowledge

Boilers

NH3 plant knowledge

Effluent water handling

Chlorine handling

Reticulation systems

Job description

## Utilities Machine SpecialistApply: Chamdor Brewery: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 19, 2026 (6 days left to apply): 30104743**Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?**The **Key Purpose** of this role is to create and sustain a progressive learning environment for level 2 and 1 teams. this will be done by providing an effective service focused on the acquisition of competence to support brewery performance.**Key Roles and Responsibilities:****Operational Support*** Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations* Assist as functional expert in problem solving. This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan* Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift-based teams **Planned Maintenance*** Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required* Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner* Partake in maintenance post-mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities **Routine Maintenance*** Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner* Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule* Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate PS techniques **Running Repairs*** On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs* When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action* Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements **Problem Solving*** Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve* Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction* Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request Take part in FFA's on request **Improvement*** Improve SWI's, SOP's and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising **Housekeeping & Safe*** Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected* Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate AB InBev policies and procedures* Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties**Minimum Requirements:*** N6 qualification/National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)* Trade Test qualification: Millwright/Fitter* 3-5 Years in a Utilities production environment* Utilities maintenance workshop experience in plant* CAT-B with refrigeration experience* Understanding of Co2 purification, boilers, effluent water, chlorine, NH3 plants and reticulation systems**Additional Information:** * **Band: X** SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.