RPO’s client is actively seeking an experienced Maintenance Coordinator to join their food-manufacturing facility near Franschhoek. This full-time, day-shift role is perfect for a hands-on professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and can keep critical equipment running smoothly. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all factory machinery, tools and utilities (water, effluent, refrigeration, solar systems).
• Schedule and coordinate preventive / breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical & basic electrical faults and drive root-cause/corrective actions.
• Manage small projects, cost estimates and contractors from planning through hand-over.
• Enforce food-safety, health-and-safety and risk-management standards.
• Maintain maintenance records, spares levels and report KPIs to management.
• Lead and mentor a small team; ensure weekend cover every second week.

Requirements

• Proven maintenance experience in food or FMCG manufacturing (fish/seafood advantageous).
• Competency across mechanical, basic electrical, refrigeration and utilities; trade test a plus but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving, project-management and time-management skills.
• Working knowledge of H&S, food-safety and risk-management regulations.
• Computer literate (CMMS / MS Office).
• Able to commute daily from Franschhoek / Paarl / Stellenbosch area; relocation not provided.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to engage all levels on root cause and corrective actions.

You can also contact RPO Recruitment for your next career-changing move.

Visit rporecruitment.co.za or email your CV to [email protected]

Apply today by reaching out to Joshua Murphy at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.

We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are shortlisted. If not, we’ll retain your CV for future opportunities.