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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and repair plant equipment to ensure maximum availability, safety, and product quality. Provide specialist mechanical support for production teams and execute planned preventative maintenance tasks.
Requirements
Requires a Trade Tested Fitter qualification with NTC 3 in Mathematics and Science. Candidates need approximately 5 years of functional mechanical fitting experience, including at least one year in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Full job description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Operate, maintain, repair and optimize plant and associated equipment to ensure plant availability, cost, safety and product quality.
Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Operational Support
Provide specialist mechanical support to shift-based production and operations teams to ensure reliable plant performance.
Assist with fault finding and problem-solving activities, acting as a technical resource when complex mechanical issues arise.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through practical mechanical input and equipment optimisation.
Breakdown & Running Repairs
Carry out mechanical repairs on production and plant equipment during operations to minimise downtime.
Respond promptly to equipment failures, ensuring safe isolation, repair, and return to service.
Perform repairs to a high standard, focusing on durability, reliability, and long-term performance.
Planned & Preventative Maintenance
Participate in maintenance planning and scheduling meetings, contributing technical insight and improvement suggestions.
Execute planned, preventative, and predictive mechanical maintenance tasks in line with maintenance strategies.
Assist in developing, updating, and improving maintenance routines to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan.
Equipment Performance & OEE
Ensure mechanical maintenance activities support maximum equipment availability and operational efficiency.
Contribute to achieving OEE targets through proactive maintenance and effective breakdown prevention.
Identify recurring mechanical failures and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Housekeeping, Safety & Compliance
Operate in a safe manner at all times in accordance with safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Identify unsafe conditions or practices and take corrective action or escalate concerns where required.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping within work areas, ensuring tools, spares, and equipment are properly managed.
Reporting & Administration
Complete maintenance reports, job cards, and fault logs accurately and timeously.
Provide clear feedback to engineering and production teams regarding equipment condition, repairs, and improvement opportunities.
Support maintenance record keeping enabling effective planning and performance analysis.
Special Requirements
Physically capable of performing hands-on mechanical work in an industrial plant environment.
Willing and able to work shifts, standby, callouts, and overtime as operationally required.
Core Competencies
Mechanical maintenance systems and procedures
Adherence to engineering and maintenance standards
Qualified and trade-tested Fitter
Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery
General Technical Competencies
Solid understanding of production machinery and mechanical equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
High numeracy skills with the ability to perform accurate measurements and calculations
Competence in fault diagnosis, component fitting, alignment, and mechanical assembly
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Experience & Qualifications
NTC 3 with Mathematics and Science
Trade Tested Fitter
Approximately 5 years functional experience in mechanical fitting
Approximately 1 year experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Personal Attributes
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team player within a multi-functional maintenance environment
Commitment to continuous learning and skills development
Proactive, solution-driven approach to maintenance challenges
Strong logical and diagnostic mindset when troubleshooting under pressure
Reliable and flexible with respect to standby, callouts, and overtime requirements
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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
We cultivate and nourish lives, every day and every tomorrow!
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1920
Headquarters
Sandton, Gauteng
LinkedIn followers
949,243
Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages.
Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day.
The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice.
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Offices: 3010 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Sandton, Gauteng 2146, ZA · PO Box 6267, Addis Ababa, ET · 10 Stirling road PO Box 269, Harare, ZW · Plot 14, Block B, Ilasamaja Industrial Scheme, Isolo, Lagos, NG
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How many Trades jobs are open in Cape Town, South Africa right now?
There are currently 35 open trades positions in Cape Town, South Africa listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Trades roles in Cape Town, South Africa?
Companies currently hiring include Marriott International Hotels, Inc., Pick n Pay, Rentokil Initial, Wärtsilä, Arjo, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Trades jobs in Cape Town, South Africa?
Yes — 2 of the 35 open trades positions offer remote or hybrid work (1 remote, 1 hybrid).
How do I apply for Trades jobs in Cape Town, South Africa?
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