Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:

An established, leading South African pork producer is seeking the above to be responsible for overseeing and performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, managing the maintenance team, ensuring smooth plant operations, and maintaining compliance, safety, and equipment readiness.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Diploma or Trade in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar
• Proven mechanical and electrical proficiency with extensive experience in general and electrical maintenance
• Strong balance between hands-on technical work and administrative duties
• Demonstrated leadership and team-management skills with the ability to drive precision and accountability
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Proactive approach to maintenance and contingency planning
• Fully computer literate, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport (essential for 24-hour callouts)
• Willingness and ability to be on standby and work after hours, weekends, and public holidays when required

• Overseeing and performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Managing a comprehensive job card system, including planned maintenance, emergency breakdowns, after-hours callouts, and shutdown scheduling.
• Leading, supervising, and physically following up on a maintenance team to ensure tasks are being completed on time and to the required quality standard.
• Taking full responsibility for the upkeep and optimal running of slaughter lines and automated systems, all slaughter line equipment, vehicles and mobile equipment, buildings and facilities, water and electrical infrastructure, effluent management systems, and refrigeration and cold-chain systems.
• Implementing proactive and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Maintaining exceptional stock control of critical spares and ensuring availability of parts at all times.
• Producing accurate daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports for management.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food-safety standards at all times.