Junior Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Mechanical

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Junior Maintenance Technician to join our busy maintenance department in Germiston. The role involves hands‑on electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding and preventative work to keep production running smoothly with minimal downtime. It is an ideal entry point for a newly qualified millwright or anyone eager to grow in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with breakdown repairs and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Support the installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and safe working practices.
• Diagnose faults in hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC and HMI systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and use diagnostic tools effectively.

Required profile

• Electrical, Millwright or Mechatronics qualification (Millwright Trade Test accepted).
• Limited or no post‑qualification experience – on‑the‑job training provided.
• Safety‑conscious, self‑driven and able to work under pressure.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Required skills

• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems
• HMI (Human‑Machine Interface) systems
• Diagnostic tools for maintenance
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Monthly salary of R20 000
• Opportunity to develop technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing setting