Workshop Technician Johannesburg

Personnel Network; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food supplier in South Africa is hiring Workshop Technicians in Johannesburg. Candidates should be trade-tested Millwrights with a strong electrical background and FMCG experience. Responsibilities include maintenance on food processing equipment, managing job cards, and supporting customers. The salary ranges from R50,000 to R60,000 with full company benefits. Travel across Gauteng will be required, and candidates must be available for on-call duty on weekends.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Retirement annuity

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Gauteng.
• Available for on-call duty every second week.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, repairs, and maintenance on complex food processing equipment.
• Routine servicing, installations, and commissioning.
• Completing job cards and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical background

Fault finding

Maintenance skills

Time management skills

Afrikaans proficiency

Education

Trade Tested Millwright

Job description

Overview

We\'re hiring: Workshop Technicians (x2) | Johannesburg | R50K–R60K Basic + FH Benefits. Our client, a leading food supplier in South Africa, is looking for two experienced and trade-tested Workshop Technicians to join their team in Gauteng. If you\'re a qualified Millwright with an electrical background and strong FMCG experience, this opportunity could be a great fit!

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Tested Millwright (with strong electrical / instrumentation background)
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• FMCG experience is essential
• Willingness to travel extensively across Gauteng (and occasionally KZN)
• Available for on-call duty every second week, including weekends (7:30–17:30)
• Computer literate with strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple job cards
• Afrikaans proficiency is advantageous due to client base

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, repairs, and maintenance on complex food processing equipment
• Reading schematics and interpreting technical documentation
• Routine servicing, installations, and commissioning
• Completing job cards and technical reports
• Supporting customers with breakdowns and technical advice
• Maintaining safety standards on-site and in-house
• Being part of the standby rotation

Salary & Benefits

• R50,000 – R60,000 basic salary
• Full House company benefits (Medical, RA, etc.)

Location

Johannesburg – traveling to client sites required