AVI Limited’s National Brands Limited (NBL) is hiring at its Rosslyn Snacks Factory in Pretoria. This is an excellent opportunity to work with some of South Africa’s most recognized snack brands while advancing your engineering career.
Application Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Fitter and Turner Vacancy at AVI Limited
AVI Limited, through National Brands Limited (NBL), is recruiting a Trade-Tested Fitter and Turner to join its Rosslyn Snacks Factory in Pretoria, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for planned and preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, breakdown response, and supporting engineering projects within the manufacturing plant.
This permanent engineering position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment producing leading snack brands such as Willards Chips, Big Korn Bites, and Cheese Curls.
Job Overview
| Job Title | Fitter and Turner |
|---|---|
| Company | AVI Limited (National Brands Limited) |
| Location | Rosslyn, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Industry | FMCG Manufacturing |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience Level | Mid-Senior |
| Closing Date | 27 July 2026 |
About AVI Limited and National Brands Limited
National Brands Limited (NBL), a division of AVI Limited, operates world-class manufacturing facilities across South Africa. The Rosslyn Snacks Factory produces some of the country’s most popular snack products, maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.
Employees benefit from career development opportunities, hands-on engineering experience, and exposure to modern manufacturing processes.
Fitter and Turner Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing planned and preventative maintenance on production equipment.
- Repairing plant machinery during breakdowns.
- Supporting plant shutdown maintenance activities.
- Installing and commissioning new equipment.
- Diagnosing mechanical faults and identifying root causes.
- Improving equipment reliability and engineering standards.
- Completing maintenance reports and updating Shopware records.
- Providing technical guidance to maintenance team members.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Following food safety procedures and manufacturing best practices.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with processing plant machinery.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Experience with conveyor systems.
- Experience working with:
- Vibrators
- Fast backs
- Extruders
- Packaging machines
- Experience with steam, oil, and water piping systems.
- Turning and milling experience.
- Stainless steel fabrication and welding skills.
- Fabrication of chutes, platforms, square and round components.
- Food-safe manufacturing and hygienic engineering experience.
- Boilermaking experience is advantageous.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Trade-Tested Fitter and Turner qualification
- Minimum N3 Technical Qualification
Why Work at AVI Limited?
Working for AVI Limited offers several career benefits, including:
- Permanent employment
- Career growth opportunities
- Exposure to world-class manufacturing facilities
- Work with leading South African snack brands
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Continuous learning and development
- Modern FMCG production technology
Skills Required
Successful candidates should possess:
- Mechanical maintenance expertise
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Breakdown troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- Engineering problem-solving
- Welding and fabrication skills
- Teamwork and communication
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application before the closing date of 27 July 2026. Ensure your CV highlights your FMCG maintenance experience, trade qualification, and relevant engineering skills.
