Shift Technician

HEINEKEN Beverages has an exciting opportunity for a Shift Technician in its Packaging Engineering department, based at Wadeville Production in Germiston, South Africa.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintain machinery and equipment on site to required standards.
• Maintain and repair site equipment and buildings.
• Adhere to planned and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Improve OPI NONA on all production lines and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Supervise the health and safety of machinery, equipment and the working environment.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act.
• Provide an effective engineering service to the Production department.
• Perform administrative tasks, including job cards and quality check sheets.
• Perform stand-in duties.
• Lead and supervise people.
• Participate in TPM practices.

Experience and Skills

• N3-N6 equivalent with a Trade Certificate as Fitter and/or Turner, Mechanical Engineering, Grade 12 or Mechanical NTC3 qualification.
• Experience in a high-speed, high-tech bottling operation is advantageous.
• Completed an apprenticeship with a recognized institution.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in FMCG.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving ability and knowledge of problem-solving methods.
• Self-motivated, innovative and able to work with limited supervision.
• Good leadership behavior towards colleagues, superiors and company values.
• Willingness and ability to work shifts and overtime when required.

Application Information

Closing date: 31 August 2026. Applicants should register and apply via the HEINEKEN Beverages portal through SuccessFactors and provide a detailed CV with a certified copy of their highest qualification.

Candidates who do not receive correspondence within one month after the closing date may assume their application was unsuccessful.