Maintenance Assistant – Greenway Farms

Business Unit: Greenway Farms

Division: Production

Department: Production – Operations

Job Grade: B

Number of Positions: 1

Location – Town/City: Tarlton

Location – Province: Gauteng

Location – Country: South Africa

Minimum Education Level: Higher Certificate

Job Category: Engineering

Job Advert Summary

Greenway Farms is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (CILT) to join its team. The primary responsibility of this role is to inspect all farm assets (including machinery and implements) and conduct routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspections, lubrication, and tightening. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring all equipment is in optimal working condition, supporting farm productivity and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in farm maintenance.

• Proven hands-on experience in the following:

• General maintenance

• Servicing of tractors

• Extensive knowledge of repair and maintenance of farm equipment, including tillage machinery, planters, sprayers, harvesters, and irrigation systems.

Education & Skills:

• A mechanical or maintenance-related qualification will be advantageous.

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel; CRM knowledge is a plus.

• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

• Good physical mobility to access hard-to-reach equipment areas.

• Ability to operate farm machinery without restrictions.

• Hands-on, practical approach to maintenance tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct daily startup inspections on all farm equipment (tractors, sprayers, harvesters).

• Perform daily inspections on implements scheduled for use.

• Maintain and uphold CILT standards.

• Report deviations and abnormalities daily to the Maintenance Specialist.

• Recommend necessary repairs and identify suitable service providers.

• Assist in planning and prioritising maintenance tasks in coordination with the Maintenance Specialist.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

• Perform root cause analysis and hazard identification.

• Monitor and report daily fuel usage and fill-ups.