Industry: Import/ Export of Seafood 

Salary: Market-related 

Location: Atlantis Industrial, Western Cape

Contract type: Permanent with a 6-month probation period.

Working hours: Mondays – Fridays:
Dayshift: 08h00 – 17h30 or 06h00 – 15h30 or
Nightshift: 17h30 – 03h00
Hours may fluctuate due to operational requirements, standby and weekends/public
holidays will be required. Candidate must be flexible.

Job purpose: Construction and maintenance of machinery to ensure optimum production output is
achieved.

Experience needed:

• Work experience as a Millwright will be advantageous.
• Prior exposure to the protein industry (e.g., meat, fish, dairy, etc.) will be highly advantageous
• Experience in a leadership role will be advantageous.
• Experience in instrumentation, PLC (S5), AC/DC drives and HMI will be advantageous.
• Exposure in food processing will be advantageous.
• Experience in using industrial hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, pest control and SOP’s will be advantageous.


Qualifications/Skills:

• Computer literate (Excel, Word & Microsoft).
• Trade Test Certificate: Millwright (Red Seal).
• Wireman’s license will be advantageous.
• Understand blueprints and technical instructions.
• Training completed in the safe handling of ammonia will be advantageous.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills are essential.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills.
• Have a “get it done” attitude and are skilled at removing barriers.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Honesty, Integrity & Reliability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
• Apply urgency in work done – report faults urgently, act urgently; results orientated.
• Self-motivated: ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to work at heights and climb on ladders, stairways and work off platforms.
• A willingness to learn.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Accept and act on short notice changes with a positive attitude.
• Open to change and learning new systems.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good time management.
• Must have own reliable transport.
• Must be flexible due to work demands.