Maintenance Technician

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000519/Louis

Date posted:

Friday, February 13, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary:

R18,000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician with 2-4 years of experience in the FMCG sector for a temporary position in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal.

POSITION INFO:

Maintenance Technician

Reporting to: Operations
Seniority Level: Mid-Career (2 - 4 yrs exp)
Type: Temp

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of all site equipment, utilities and infrastructure through effective repairs, breakdown response and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance on:

Mechanical equipment
Electrical systems
Services / utilities
Buildings and site supplies

Restore equipment after breakdowns and ensure safe, quality-compliant recovery
Execute and support preventative planned maintenance to reduce failures and deterioration
Develop and follow standard maintenance procedures aligned to safety and quality
Identify critical spares and support spares planning
Conduct breakdown analysis and root cause investigations
Implement improvements to reduce breakdown frequency and costs (MTTR / MTBF)
Maintain job cards, weekly sign-offs and accurate maintenance records
Coordinate contractors, suppliers and subcontractors when required

Key Performance Areas

Preventative planned maintenance compliance
Breakdown cost and breakdown reduction
Critical spares list management
Root cause analysis and corrective actions
Continuous improvement using LUTI (Learn – Use – Teach – Inspect)

Compliance Requirements

Ensure equipment meets legal, regulated and company standards
Maintain strict compliance with Food Safety (FSSC) and hygiene requirements
Follow all Health & Safety policies and participate in ongoing risk assessments

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene regulations
Experience in maintaining and repairing production machinery
Ability to work independently, under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Reliable, punctual, committed and a strong team player
Willingness to learn and take on additional reasonable tasks when required

Working Conditions

Food manufacturing environment (noisy, hygiene-controlled, safety-critical)
Shift work may apply, including weekends and nights
Physically demanding role (standing, lifting, manual repairs)

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