FMCG Maintenance Electrician (Randfontein)

Closing Date: 2026/06/01

Reference Number: RCL260522-1

Company: RCL Foods

Job Title: Electrician

Functions: Engineering

Job Type: Permanent

Location - Town / City: Randfontein

Location - Province: Gauteng

Location - Country: South Africa

Job Description RCL Foods is looking for a qualified and experienced Electrician. The role will be based at our groceries division in Randfontein.

The Purpose Of The Role To perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical and related equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of production. The role focuses on high‑quality technical execution in line with engineering standards, safety requirements and maintenance systems.

Minimum Requirements

NQF Level 4 Grade 12 or Matric Equivalent

Certificates or N (C) V Level 4

Essential

Qualified Artisan (Mechanical/Electrical Trade Test)

Higher Certificate / NQF level 5

Work Experience

3‑5 years post‑trade experience in a Manufacturing/FMCG/Agricultural environment

Technical Competency Definition Scale

Devotion to Quality– Committing to high‑quality standards.

Safety Awareness– Recognizing and addressing safety issues.

Acquiring Information– Gathering relevant information from various sources.

Communication– Effectively conveying information.

Leadership Competency Definition Scale

Collaboration– Working effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Quality‑oriented – Focusing on quality in all tasks.

Team Building– Developing a sense of unity and collaboration among team members.

Operational

Developing Others– Helping others develop their skills and careers.

Crisis Management– Managing and resolving crises effectively.

Behavioural Competency Definition Scale

Workmanship– Demonstrating skill and quality in work.

Logical Thinking– Reasoning clearly and logically.

Accountability– Taking responsibility for one's actions and outcomes.

Ambition– Having a strong desire to achieve success.

Ethics and Values– Adhering to moral principles and values.

Duties&Responsibilities Maintenance&Repairs

Perform routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in line with schedules and manufacturer specifications.

Diagnose faults using inspection, testing, and measurement techniques, applying structured problem‑solving methods.

Carry out overhauls and ensure equipment is restored to safe operating condition.

Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.

Planned Maintenance Execution

Execute assigned work orders accurately and within required timeframes.

Prepare equipment for maintenance by ensuring safe isolation, access, tools, and spares availability.

Conduct post‑maintenance testing, inspections, and handovers to operations.

Support continuous improvement of planned maintenance routines to enhance reliability.

Installations, Modifications&Improvements

Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery and equipment under engineering supervision.

Provide practical input into reliability improvements and execute approved corrective actions.

Identify opportunities for design or process modifications to reduce recurring faults.

Participate in improvement projects to reach world‑class manufacturing standards.

Spares&Inventory Management

Identify, request, and manage critical spares to ensure availability.

Record spares usage and report shortages to maintain optimal stock levels.

Support development of spares strategies to reduce downtime and costs.

Safety, Health, Environment&Quality (SHEQ)

Comply with all SHEQ policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Apply safe working practices including lock‑out/tag‑out, correct PPE usage, safe lifting, and good housekeeping.

Identify, report, and act on hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions.

Ensure all work complies with quality, hygiene, and food‑safety standards.

Documentation&Systems

Accurately complete job cards, time sheets, and maintenance records in the CMMS.

Record parts used, work completed, and observations on recurring faults or risks.

Contribute to improving CMMS data accuracy by updating equipment history, failure codes, and maintenance strategies.

Provide feedback to planners and engineers to enhance the effectiveness of the maintenance system.

Problem‑Solving&Reliability

Apply structured problem‑solving techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, 5‑Whys, fishbone diagrams) to eliminate recurring faults.

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Monitor equipment performance and recommend reliability‑focused improvements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimise asset lifecycle and reduce unplanned downtime.

Training&SME Development

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specific equipment or processes.

Train and mentor fitters, apprentices, and junior artisans on technical skills, safe practices, and CMMS usage.

Share knowledge of equipment operation, fault diagnosis, and best maintenance practices.

Support competency development programs to build a skilled and versatile maintenance team.

Stronger problem‑solving focus (structured RCA, continuous improvement).

CMMS improvement responsibilities (data accuracy, feedback loops, system optimisation).

Training&SME role (mentoring fitters, knowledge transfer, building team capability).

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