22d ago

Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Zaf - Western Cape - Cape Townmid
OperationsMaintenance Technician
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Job Description The Facilities and Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site facilities, infrastructure, production equipment, utilities,

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OperationsMaintenance Technician

Job Description

The Facilities and Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site facilities, infrastructure, production equipment, utilities, and warehouse assets. The role supports business operations by planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contractors, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.


Responsibilities

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  • →Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, warehouse equipment, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure.
  • →Respond to equipment and facility breakdowns to minimize operational downtime.
  • →Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance requirements, safety risks, and equipment failures.
  • →Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules.
  • →Support the implementation of maintenance and reliability processes, including asset registers, maintenance strategies, contractor management, and equipment failure reporting.
  • →Coordinate statutory inspections and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • →Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures.
  • →Coordinate and manage contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to the required standard.
  • →Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
  • →Maintain maintenance records, compliance documentation, asset registers, and spare parts inventory.
  • →Support fire system inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
  • →Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • →Support EHS programs, risk reduction activities, audits, and compliance initiatives.
  • →Participate in site projects and equipment installations.
  • →Provide operational support as a secondary Laser Operator when business requirements necessitate.
  • →Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

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  • 3-5 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices.
  • Basic Electrical Safety Certification.
  • PLC Fundamentals and Industrial Automation training.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to prioritize work and perform under pressure.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


  • Red Seal Electrician or Millwright qualification.
  • Experience with facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and warehouse asset maintenance.
  • Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Department of Labour Wireman's Licence (Installation Electrician or Master Installation Electrician).


  • Troubleshooting and fault finding
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Equipment reliability
  • Contractor management
  • Root cause analysis
  • Safety and compliance management
  • Planning and organization
  • Continuous improvement
  • Communication and teamwork
  • Time management


What We Offer

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Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Corrective Action Management, Efficiency Improvements, Electrical Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, Facility Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Operations, PLC Programming, Root Cause Identification, Safety Compliance

Nice to Have

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Regular

Not Applicable

11/3/2026

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Zaf - Western Cape - Cape Town
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

About this job

Posted
22 days ago
Employer
has 2,700 open jobs on Jobera in 5 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
October 20, 2026
First seen
October 20, 2026
Last seen
November 2, 2026

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Days active
21
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Trust Level
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Facilities and Maintenance Technician