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Maintenance Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

How2Apply Talent Network

Tzaneen, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R63 000 – R85 000/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the paper and packaging mill in Tzaneen. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a paper and packaging mill in Tzaneen. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes

What you need

Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

Helpful, not essential

Finite element analysis skills
Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Reliability or asset management certification

On offer

ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Study support for postgraduate courses
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Company laptop and CAD licences

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Tzaneen really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID plus a list of projects with your role on each.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Tzaneen; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.
Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.