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  • Posted: Sep 3, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • For over 100 years, Nestl South Africa has delivered on its Good Food, Good Life promise to its consumers, ensuring that they are always able to access our established, well-loved brands as well as new and innovative products that respond to their evolving needs. We exist to DELIGHT our CONSUMERS who have enabled the growth of our business and company by ...

     

    Maintenance Specialist

    • In this role you will be responsible to Maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to meet production requirements and performance targets whilst coordinating Engineering resources as the Packaging SME.

    A day in the life of a Maintenance specialist:

    Safety Requirements:

    • Ensure compliance to (OHSACT) by ensuring compliance to Work Permits, LOTO & Company requirements.
    • Ensure efficient safe operation of machinery by setting and adjusting devices to within allowed tolerances.
    • Maintain and ensure safe working conditions in and around the factory.
    • Ensure all statutory requirements of the plant are organized and executed in a timely manner.

     Maintenance and repairs:

    • Lead and coordinate the execution of planned maintenance for the Factory equipment, including Services and Buildings.
    • Coordinate daily, all maintenance activities including tracking, reporting, and escalation.
    • Lead and coordinate, in a hands-on way, the Installation of new equipment as well as the service and repair of all equipment.
    • Ensure that repairs are affected promptly (first time right) and efficiently.
    • Identify and communicate skills gaps, coaching where possible, to improve the maintenance staff execution and performance.
    • Ensure that machine reliability and availability enable the meeting of production targets.
    • Perform the required administrative tasks linked to Maintenance, Problem solving, TPM, and Safety requirements.
    • Actively lead and participate in TPM activities.
    • Lead the resolution of Instrumentation, Automation, Electrical and Mechanical faults on all equipment in a hands-on manner.
    • When required, perform Fault finding and repairs for equipment break downs.

    Maintenance Planning:

    • Actively participate in the planning of and lead the coordination and execution of Maintenance Shutdowns for restoration of all equipment.
    • Revise maintenance plans, equipment maintenance schedules, and checklists to support reliable plant operation.
    • Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, TPM. Line efficiency, WO completion rate, SHE audits requirements met.
    • Spare parts management

    Problem Solving:

    • Conduct Loss Tree Analysis and implement corrective action plans focused on correcting Root Cause.
    • Follow up and drive actions to resolve and improve arising maintenance issues.
    • Identify and address Root cause of re occurring faults with sound and sensible solutions Identify, document, and share the results of problem-solving events.
    • Perform a Leading role for problem solving, fault finding and BDA on all Equipment.
    • Improve asset performance by implementation of maintenance strategy tools and analysing operational losses (breakdowns, process failures, waste, rework etc.)
    • Implement defined counter measures to eliminate root causes

    Procurement:

    • Obtain quotation and recommendations from OEM and specialist vendors.
    • Present quotations and recommendations in sensible fashion to allow support the repair, maintenance, and improvement of the factory equipment.
    • Create PR's and follow up on these timeously to ensure support for resolving plant issues. (PR role).

    Competency building:

    • Technicians are competent at managing the maintenance, and drive improvement activities based on the cost opportunities, with minimum or no supervision.
    • Coach and train operators to build autonomy in execution of key standard routines, troubleshooting, repair and basic maintenance.
    • Fosters a continuous improvement culture, collaborates with peer Production Team/Area Operators, supports cross-fertilization of manufacturing best practices, knowledge, standards and improvements across the production lines and working areas.
    • Leverage digital tools (e.g. AMM Mobile, predictive maintenance analytics) in maintenance to optimize maintenance and improve asset performance.
    • Owns his/her development plan and supports new members to develop their competences through training, coaching and feedback.

    What will make you successful?

    • N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
    • Served an Apprenticeship and qualified with a Trade Test Certificate.
    • 2 -3 years’ experience in Mechanical field.
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
    • Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and AMM).
    • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
    • In depth knowledge of maintenance practices.
    • Supportive and able to effect Change Management.
    • A Team player and able to coach production and maintenance staff on Mechanical equipment.

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    B2B Product and Activations Lead

    Position Summary

    • As a B2B Product and Activations Lead at Nestlé Nespresso, you will be responsible for B2B product portfolio responsibility (coffee, machines, accessories, services (co-managed with Operations and Commercial), by translating and implementing global launches & themes (IAP) to market and specific channel needs. Work together with the Head of Marketing and other company Function peers - in particular B2B Commercial - to guarantee the feeding/support of the projects under his responsibility and respective timely and quality execution.
    • Developing and implementing strategic events, sponsorships, and partnerships aligned with the B2B Marketing Strategy. Your main objective will be to build brand awareness and leverage the Nespresso brand in the Out-of-Home (OOH) market, specifically in the HORECA and Office sectors. You will work closely with the B2B Marketing Manager and other teams to execute marketing and commercial activities, providing brand guidance and ensuring brand alignment.

    A day in the life of a B2B Product and Activations Lead

    • Localize and implement the product strategy and commercial value proposition (incl. new products/services)
    • Manage the portfolio of the attributed categories (coffee, machines, accessories and services)
    • Review portfolio performance continuously to understand and lead possible optimizations, e.g. promotion, pricing, portfolio rationalization, competitive monitor and impact with support from data & insights
    • Lead deep dives on market, trends and competitive development for coffee, machines, accessories and services to fuel the local product strategy and marketing plan, in collaboration with Data & Insights responsible
    • Is accountable for the Product Forecast accuracy, together with the CE&I and Operations/SC team
    • Develop and implement the B2B events and activation calendar, focusing on Offices and HORECA platforms.
    • Drive local recycling projects and leverage local sponsorships/events to promote B2B activities and events.
    • Ensure the quality of all communication materials for Nespresso events, from invitations to banners and backdrops.
    • Implement global product launches and themes according to the local B2B strategy and channel specifics.
    • Support continuous improvement by conducting pre- and post-evaluations of product launches and themes.
    • Collaborate with external B2B agencies, such as events, activation, communication, gastronomy, media, and hospitality.
    • Implement the gastronomy platform and establish partnerships with renowned Chefs to enhance brand positioning.
    • Evaluate and respond to incoming proposals and event opportunities, optimizing Nespresso's positioning.
    • Execute lead generation activities, including direct mail campaigns, CRM, conferences, and events.
    • Manage budgets for sponsoring and events, ensuring effective utilization of resources.
    • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve specific business goals.

    What will make you successful

    • Completed University Degree in Business Management or Marketing Management.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing a Sponsoring and Events area
    • Previous experience in B2B or similar position within a fast-paced environment
    • Proficiency in event operation, production, and activation
    • Strong negotiation and project management skills
    • Familiarity with brand and consumer communication
    • Financial knowledge for budget management.
    • Customer-centric mindset and a focus on building strong relationships.
    • Ability to adapt to eventualities and unexpected situations.
    • Open-mindedness, teamwork, and a business-oriented mindset.
    • Attention to detail and design and visual sensitivity.

    Method of Application

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