Millwright: Packaging
Company
AVI Limited
Location
Pretoria
Via
via Adzuna
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Job Description
AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Millwright at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Rosslyn, Snacks. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the high-speed packaging machinery and will be reporting directly to the Maintenance Foreman.
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Health and Safety:
• Consistently follow and promote safe working practices.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
Maintenance:
• Set up machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging and food-processing equipment, including conveyors, Ishida multi-head weighers, Bosch and Betapack form-fill-seal machines, and FastBack feeding systems.
• Configure timing, cams, and limit settings on equipment.
• Ensure machinery is available and running efficiently to meet production targets.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding activities.
• Service and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Conduct planned electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Install, upgrade, and repair machinery as required.
Problem Solving & Projects
• Investigate root causes of equipment or plant failures.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the factory.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of engineering projects.
• Execute machine modifications and project-related tasks.
Customer Service
• Provide responsive engineering support to ensure the production department receives excellent service.
Downtime & Reporting
• Accurately report engineering downtime data to the Engineering Foreman.
• Ensure downtime reduction targets are achieved
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Millwright in high-speed packaging machines and plant equipment maintenance and repairs required within a FMCG environment.
• Experience on one of the following: cartoning and case packing machines, Cermex, Bosch, Multi-head weighers or Robotic palletising equipment will be advantageous
Qualifications:
• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility
• Completed Mechanical / Electrical Engineering qualification or minimum N4 qualification
Additional Requirements:
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic systems
• PLC programming and VSD set-up knowledge is advantageous Knowledge of QMS, HACCP and GMP’s is an advantage
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Millwright at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Rosslyn, Snacks. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the high-speed packaging machinery and will be reporting directly to the Maintenance Foreman.
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Health and Safety:
• Consistently follow and promote safe working practices.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
Maintenance:
• Set up machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot packaging and food-processing equipment, including conveyors, Ishida multi-head weighers, Bosch and Betapack form-fill-seal machines, and FastBack feeding systems.
• Configure timing, cams, and limit settings on equipment.
• Ensure machinery is available and running efficiently to meet production targets.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding activities.
• Service and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Conduct planned electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Install, upgrade, and repair machinery as required.
Problem Solving & Projects
• Investigate root causes of equipment or plant failures.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the factory.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of engineering projects.
• Execute machine modifications and project-related tasks.
Customer Service
• Provide responsive engineering support to ensure the production department receives excellent service.
Downtime & Reporting
• Accurately report engineering downtime data to the Engineering Foreman.
• Ensure downtime reduction targets are achieved
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Millwright in high-speed packaging machines and plant equipment maintenance and repairs required within a FMCG environment.
• Experience on one of the following: cartoning and case packing machines, Cermex, Bosch, Multi-head weighers or Robotic palletising equipment will be advantageous
Qualifications:
• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility
• Completed Mechanical / Electrical Engineering qualification or minimum N4 qualification
Additional Requirements:
• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic systems
• PLC programming and VSD set-up knowledge is advantageous Knowledge of QMS, HACCP and GMP’s is an advantage
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What is the minimum wage for Welder Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for Welder Jobs in South Africa is R32.50 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Welders must receive 1.5 times this rate for all overtime hours worked beyond 45 hours per week.
What trade certificate and experience do I need to qualify for Welder Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants for Welder Jobs require a National Certificate in Welding at NQF Level 4 plus a completed trade test from an accredited provider as of 2026. At least 3 years of documented practical experience in arc or MIG welding is mandatory for registration.
Which documents are required to apply for Welder Jobs through government channels in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, NQF Level 4 welding certificate, trade test results, and a signed CV when registering on the ESSA system in 2026. Proof of previous employer references covering 24 months is also required.
What are the standard working hours and annual leave for Welder Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, Welder Jobs operate on a maximum 45-hour work week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service as of 2026. Night shift welders receive an additional 10% allowance on the R32.50 hourly rate.
