Millwright

In brief

**Overview** The role of a Millwright at Tiger Brands involves providing maintenance services for specific machinery and equipment within the processing department of a food processing factory. The Millwright is expected to support operational staff in maximizing production capacity through ensuring plant availability. This position is based on shift work and is factory floor-based within the processing department. **What you will do** * Conduct Planned and Reactive Maintenance on Mixers, Proofers, Moulders, Conveyors, Ovens, Coolers and Slicing Machinery. * Conduct Minor Maintenance on Site Services (Boilers, Air Compressors, Chillers, Air Dryers, etc.). * Conduct Running Inspections on Plant Machinery and Site Services. * Perform Electrical & Instrumentation Fault-Finding Activities on Plant Machinery utilizing Multimeters, InfraRed Scanners, Electrical Drawings, Equipment Manuals & OEM Support. * Perform Mechanical Fault – Finding Activities on Plant Machinery utilizing Mechanical Drawings, Equipment Manuals & OEM Support. * Complete Root Cause Failure Analysis for all Breakdowns. * Assist Maintenance Coordinator and Manager in Developing Action Plans to Reduce Plant Machinery Downtime and Product Damages. * Complete job cards daily. * Oversee planned and preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces, and lubricating mechanical parts. * Understand LOTTO. * Drive the ongoing monitoring, escalation and reporting on risk management issues, flagging all risks and assisting in finding solutions. * Close all assigned Occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety Findings to ensure compliance with company regulations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 3 years experience in a FMCG environment. * 100% compliance to statutory requirements. * Ability to operate within budget. * Academic: N3 qualification. * Trade test in Millwright. **Who should apply** Individuals with a Millwright trade test and an N3 academic qualification, possessing at least 3 years of experience in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in performing planned, reactive, electrical, and mechanical maintenance, including fault-finding on food processing machinery and site services. They should be capable of conducting root cause failure analysis, assisting in downtime reduction, managing job cards, and overseeing preventive maintenance. An understanding of LOTTO and experience in risk management, along with a commitment to ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations, are also expected. This role requires working shift patterns on a factory floor. **Deadline** 5th November, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/millwright-tiger-brands-18 Source: myjobmag

Summary drafted with AI assistance from the original advert. The advert itself is the authority — how we use AI.

At a glance

• At least 2 years of experience.

Extracted automatically from the advert; confirm requirements on the original listing.

Job description

Before you apply

• Confirm the requirements and closing date on the original listing (myjobmag). SPANi lists vacancies from other sites and may not reflect last-minute changes.
• Legitimate employers do not charge application, registration or training fees.
• Don't send your ID or bank details before you have confirmed the employer is real.

Also listed on: myjobmag, myjobmag, myjobmag, myjobmag.

How to spot a job scam

Before you apply

• Read the full advert and confirm you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
• Tailor your CV headline and most recent experience to the job title and key skills.
• Note the closing date and reference number, and keep a copy of what you submit.
• Apply only through the employer or job board link — never pay to apply.