Qualified Electrician or Millwright for FMCG Maintenance Team
Phakisa Holdings · Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng
Overview
Phakisa Holdings is hiring a qualified Electrician or Millwright for a temporary maintenance role with an FMCG client in Pretoria. You will keep production going by fixing electrical and mechanical faults on motors, conveyors and control systems. The contract runs until 11 December 2026. It suits a hands-on artisan with 3 to 5 years of FMCG or manufacturing maintenance experience who wants stable work on automated production lines.
About the role
Our client in the FMCG industry needs a skilled Electrician or Millwright to join their maintenance team on a temporary basis. The contract starts immediately and runs until 11 December 2026, with possible extensions based on operational needs. You will be based in Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng.
Your day to day work will focus on keeping production equipment running. That means performing maintenance on production machinery, diagnosing and repairing both electrical and mechanical faults, and carrying out inspections and preventative maintenance. You will also work on motors, conveyors and control systems, and keep maintenance records up to date.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable on the factory floor and understands how important reliable equipment is in an FMCG production environment. Working on automated lines and packaging equipment is part of the job, so fault finding needs to be quick and practical.
Application note: This is a temporary position with the reference JHB000952-Louis-1. Apply as soon as possible because the client wants an immediate start.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Qualified Millwright or Electrician with a Trade Test
- 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in FMCG or manufacturing
- Proficient in electrical fault finding and repairs
- Knowledge of motors, pumps, gearboxes and PLCs
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Experience in an FMCG production environment with automated lines, packaging equipment and industrial electrical systems is advantageous
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance on production equipment
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
- Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance
- Work on motors, conveyors and control systems
- Maintain records and documentation
Job details
- Organisation
- Phakisa Holdings
- Location
- Tshwane (Pretoria), Gauteng
- Job type
- Temporary
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R30,000 to R35,000 / monthly
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a solid opportunity if you are a qualified artisan looking for steady work in the FMCG world. Make sure your CV clearly shows your Trade Test and highlights the FMCG or manufacturing maintenance work you have done. When you list your experience, be specific about the equipment you have fixed, like motors, conveyors or PLC controlled systems. Employers in this field also want to see that you take health and safety seriously, so mention any relevant training or procedures you follow. A short cover note that says you are available to start immediately will help your application. In an interview, expect questions about fault finding and how you handle a breakdown on a production line under pressure. Bring your Trade Test certificate and matric certificate ready.
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