Company: Premier Foods
Reference Number: PRE250909-9
Closing Date: 16 September 2025
Department: Maintenance
Site: 657 – BRB Cape Town
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
About the Role
Premier Foods is looking for a skilled Artisan Boilermaker to join the Maintenance team at our Cape Town site. The successful candidate will be responsible for repairs, maintenance, fabrication, and plant engineering functions to ensure optimal performance of the Bakery’s electrical and mechanical systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Boilermaker with PLC, SCADA, and industrial plant maintenance knowledge to be part of a leading food production company.
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor and adjust plant set points to ensure efficient operations.
• Inspect electrical and mechanical equipment across the Bakery site.
• Identify potential and existing defects, and report them promptly.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all electrical and mechanical assets.
• Troubleshoot, fault-find, and repair equipment.
• Carry out installations and project work as required.
• Respond to breakdowns and perform corrective maintenance.
• Participate in standby duties on a rotational basis.
• Work overtime during breakdowns or planned maintenance as needed.
• Fabricate steel structures and pipework as part of maintenance duties.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with the Maintenance Manager on actions to be taken.
Minimum Requirements
• Qualifications:
• Trade Test + N3 and N6 Engineering Qualification
• MERSETA qualification (essential)
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in a baking or food production environment
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Experience with scales, speed drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, instrumentation, and electrical systems
• Ability to read and update electrical drawings
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)
• Familiarity with OHSA safety checks for mechanical equipment
• Other Requirements:
• Own tools required
• Ability to work shifts and rotational standby
• Availability for overtime during breakdowns and planned maintenance
Key Competencies
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Ability to function effectively in a team
• Computer literacy (MS Office proficiency)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Flexibility to work beyond electrical/mechanical boundaries when required
Why Join Premier Foods?
• Be part of a leading South African food manufacturing company.
• Work in a dynamic production environment with advanced technology.
• Gain exposure to diverse engineering and plant maintenance projects.
• Grow your career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and innovation.
Application Process
• Closing Date: 16 September 2025
• Apply online using the reference number PRE250909-9.
• If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
