Maintenance Technician - Ndabeni DC at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Skills

• Strong hands-on technical and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and quality of workmanship
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to equipment and infrastructure challenges
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Behaviours & Competencies

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
• Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• Effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of self to achieve desired outcomes
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
• Embraces an open mind-set which considers global issues, trends and opportunities
• Inspires trust and gains the confidence of others by displaying honesty and integrity
• Openly engages and interacts with others, builds rapport, and establishes positive relationships
• Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Effectively navigates and resolves conflict and disagreements in a constructive and productive manner
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Effectively and creatively uses available resources to overcome challenges, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes
• Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem-solving, and support business growth
• Recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others

Responsibilities

• Perform breakdown response, fault finding, and repairs on DC infrastructure, plant, and equipment to ensure uninterrupted daily operations
• Conduct planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and material-handling equipment used within the Distribution Centre
• Provide continuous on-site technical support to DC operations, ensuring rapid response to equipment failures and operational disruptions
• Maintain infrastructure such as conveyor systems, sortation equipment, dock levellers, racking, lighting, compressors, and basic building services
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify risks that could impact operational productivity or safety
• Accurately record maintenance activities, breakdowns, and corrective actions in line with internal maintenance and compliance standards
• Support health, safety, and environmental compliance by ensuring equipment is maintained to legal and organisational standards
• Work closely with DC Operations, Engineering, and Health & Safety teams to support seamless end-to-end operations
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment uptime, reliability, and maintenance effectiveness
• Ensure strong physical presence on the shopfloor, providing immediate, hands-on technical support rather than reliance on external service providers

Qualifications
Completed qualification or trade certification in one of the following (or a related field):

• Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Trade
• Electrical Engineering / Electrical Trade
• Millwright
• Industrial Maintenance
• Mechatronics
• Proven hands-on experience in maintenance and breakdown support within a Distribution Centre, warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Strong practical fault-finding and troubleshooting ability across mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience working with material-handling equipment, conveyors, automated or semi-automated systems will be an advantage
• Ability to work shifts, standby, or extended hours as required to support DC operational demands
• Basic proficiency in MS Office or maintenance management systems will be an advantage