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Senior Artisan - Pretoria West

Senior Artisan - Pretoria West

RCL FoodsPretoria, ZA
2 days ago
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Job title : Senior Artisan - Pretoria West

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : December 03, 2025

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Job Description

  • RCL FOODS is seeking a Senior Artisan to join our Milling Division. The role is based in Pretoria West and will report to the Engineering Manager.
  • The purpose of this role is to oversee the implementation of task execution to ensure quality delivery and track facilities actions / activities to ensure timeous completion of work. The senior artisan has to give continuous feedback and report issues / challenges relating to the facilities task to the foreman. The successful individual, incumbent, would be expected to assign and co-ordinate daily activities.
  • Minimum Requirements

  • Option 1 : Matric, N5 Mechanical Certificate, and Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter or Fitter & Turner, Millwright Trade Qualification
  • Option 2 : Matric, N5 Electrical Certificate, Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician, and Installation Electrician Certification
  • 3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience in the Milling or Production Industry
  • Strong Leadership Skills with excellent Planning and Communication abilities
  • Experience in conducting structured Root-Cause Analysis (RCA)Additional
  • Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
  • Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
  • Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Safety and Compliance :

  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act 85 of 1993) and related company Safety Protocols.
  • Review the audits completed based the GMR 2.7 inspections, ensuring all findings are addressed and clsoed based on a Pragma system.
  • Compliance with safe wok procedures and safety regulations.
  • Promote a zero-harm culture by adhering to safety, health, environmental, and security policies
  • Maintaining high housekeeping standards in the workshop and designated work areas.
  • Regular review and maintenance of site demarcation, safety systems, and barriers.
  • Technical Knowledge & Skills :

  • Proficient in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), specifically Pragma Onkey 5 (Onkey 5 Plus).
  • Knowledge of Store Inventory Management Systems and engineering maintenance techniques
  • Strong understanding of :

  • Engineering machine components (e.g., shafts, bearings, V-belts, drives, contactors, conveyors, motors, circuit breakers)
  • Built environment structures (e.g., concrete, layer works, and facilities regulations under OSHA)
  • Hazardous environments, including gas and dust risks
  • Food safety standards (advantageous) - FSSC 22000
  • Work Approach & Leadership Abilities :

  • Adherence to all safe working procedures outlined in company safety manuals.
  • Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
  • Methodical and systematic approach to work, with comfort in both office and hands-on environments.
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset, anticipating potential issues and implementing corrective actions
  • Goal-oriented, stable, and decisive under pressure
  • Effective leadership skills, including experience in handling industrial relations (IR) issues
  • Willingness to take accountability for maintenance across multiple sites, including the main site, oil plant, Delfos, and associated facilities
  • Hands-on and administrative expertise, with high technical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of Flour Mill machinery & spares
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and accountability for all deliverables
  • Experience and Training

  • 3 to 5 years of Supervisory experience in the Milling or Production Industry
  • Problem Solving

  • Troubleshoot and fault find relating to fabrication requirements that falls within ambit of responsibility
  • Customer Relationships

    Internal

  • Oversee and stand-in to direct all facilities employees on behalf of the foreman.
  • Alignment and operational drive with colleagues from other departments within the plant or production facility.
  • Liaise with all production, operational, planning and engineering personnel for clear engagement.
  • Clear reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Foreman.
  • Strategize and clear out the critical objectives with the engineering & facilities foreman.
  • Communicate and engage with Quality Assurance, Risk Coordinator
  • External

  • Supplier and Contractor engagement
  • Decision Making

  • Make operational decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility
  • Leadership / Supervision

  • Must be able to lead within defined areas of responsibility.
  • Provide clear directions to the welder where applicable.
  • Supervise contractors where applicable.
  • Duties & Responsibilities

    Core Senior Artisan's Roles :

  • Ensure efficient and high-quality maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
  • Oversee the implementation and execution of key projects in collaboration with the technical team.
  • Develop and execute the facilities projects roadmap.
  • Implement and manage SLAs for key facility services, including fire system maintenance and air-conditioning, to automate service delivery.
  • Conduct engineering problem-solving to maintain high equipment uptime.
  • Drive team engagement by conducting bi-annually one-on-one discussions to track individual KPIs.
  • Oversee maintenance budget expenditures within approved thresholds.
  • Deliver on workshop performance objectives in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facilities maintenance, along with project execution.
  • Facilitate training and upskilling of subordinates / teammates.
  • Provide 24-hour coverage for mechanical and electrical engineering matters (standby rotation as required).
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with the work order system.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Write work instructions and conduct planned job observations.
  • Assess and coordinate the department overtime within set thresholds.
  • Foster a strong teamwork culture and enforce the disciplinary code of practice when necessary.
  • Drive performance and accountability within the team.
  • Translate blueprints into layouts, fabricate required items, and install them safely.
  • Conduct inspections per OHS, manufacturing, and company standards, reporting defects and breakdowns.
  • Monitor the condition of equipment structural components and determine repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
  • Have a thorough understanding on how to weld various materials, including mild steel and stainless steel,
  • General understanding on how to operate boiler making equipment and machinery.
  • General Electrical Maintenance :

  • Schedule & / or perform maintenance on electrical equipment, LV AC / DC motors, transformers & MV system.
  • Conduct fault finding and troubleshooting on electrical systems.
  • Ensure routine inspections are carried out as per schedule and develop the necessary schedules where not available.
  • Monitor and evaluate installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
  • Perform basic field and PLC fault-finding. maintain, apply basic programming and troubleshoot AC & DC Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
  • General Mechanical Maintenance :

  • Perform preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance.
  • Identify and address maintenance concerns proactively.
  • Comply with food safety standards (FMCG experience is an advantage). Diagnose and correct mechanical faults in machinery and equipment.
  • Inspect, operate, and test equipment to detect malfunctions and record all maintenance and repair work performed.
  • Direct and train workers in installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
  • Plan - assembly, installation, or repair work on piping / aspiration systems, plumbing, carpentry and water / sewer / stormwater lines.
  • Assist and provide support in performing fault-finding on mechanical equipment
  • Ensure daily routine inspections are completed and provide ad hoc assistance as needed.
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