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About Us

At Alfa Laval, every day offers opportunities to make a positive impact on colleagues, partners, customers, and society. We are pioneering future solutions and unlocking the potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in energy, food, water, and shipping.

Our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth are driven by an innovative, open spirit that also fosters personal development. As we work towards a more resourceful and less wasteful world, we build our careers along the way.

Alfa Laval South Africa is seeking a passionate and eager Supervisor: Service Centre Technician III for the Service Operation Division in the Middle East & Africa, based in Johannesburg.

Job Description

• Perform Service Centre tasks, including Rotating and Hex repairs
• Ensure proper housekeeping
• Engage in problem resolution for current tasks
• Train Service Centre interns
• Complete and submit service reports
• Maintain the highest quality workmanship
• Possess excellent knowledge of repair processes, products, and applications
• Monitor team/process performance with a focus on waste elimination
• Act as a liaison between support functions and the Team Manager
• Develop key processes and tools within the team
• Address competence gaps through training, coaching, and SOP audits
• Manage quality deviations and service execution stops with the Team Manager
• Support team members in immediate problem-solving when needed
• Participate in problem-solving and knowledge sharing across service organizations within Alfa Laval

Optional : Coordinate, plan, and support daily team/shift activities

• Share knowledge and support competence development
• Engage in 5S, safety, and quality initiatives
• Minimize workshop hours
• Continuously develop and inform oneself

Qualifications & Experience

General Experience :

• Minimum 2 years managing a workshop and leading a team of 5
• Proficient in MS Office
• Crane operation experience
• Rigging experience
• Forklift operation
• Experience with rotating equipment, decanters, high-speed separators, pumps
• Knowledge of HSEQ regulations
• Experience with GPHE/Hex units
• Safe chemical handling
• Working at heights

Millwright Experience :

• Electrical fault finding
• Experience with ABB VFD, soft starters, control systems, panel fault finding, system upgrades

Fitter and Turner Experience :

• MIG and TIG welding
• Balancing and operating balancing machines
• Operating manual lathe

Education & Certifications :

• Trade or Red Seal qualification in Millwright or Fitting and Turning (minimum 5 years qualified)
• Driver's license (minimum 3 years)
• Optional :
• Forklift license
• Crane license
• Rigging - 10 ton

Skills :

• Planning and organizing
• Applying technology and expertise
• Effective communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Following SOPs
• Safety dedication
• Team player

The position is based in Johannesburg.

Why Alfa Laval

Join a motivated, skilled team in a challenging, fast-moving, and developing business. We offer an interesting position in an international, open, and friendly environment where we support each other's growth and create value for customers. Build a global network with diverse nationalities. If qualified, apply via the provided link. Selection and interviews are ongoing.

Note -

We value diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment. We use Plyometrics assessments to gain behavioral insights. Upon application, you will be invited to participate in these assessment games.

Key Skills

Construction experience, heavy equipment operation, rigging, commercial driving, paving, OSHA, roofing, irrigation, telecommunication, horizontal drilling, excavator operation, leadership experience.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 2+ years

Vacancy : 1