Fitter: Culinary – Tiger Brands – South Africa

Fitter: Culinary – Tiger Brands – South Africa
📍 Location: South Africa
📅 Date Posted: April 2025
🗓️ Application Closing Date: [Insert Closing Date]

About the Company
Tiger Brands is Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Renowned for its iconic, award-winning brands, the company has a strong presence in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of food and beverage products. Tiger Brands’ products are integral to daily life across the continent, with a firm commitment to quality and growth. As a leader in the FMCG sector, the company continues to innovate and expand its product range while positively impacting communities and markets.

Role Overview
Tiger Brands is seeking a qualified Fitter to join the Culinary division. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing engineering equipment to ensure plant availability and product quality at the lowest cost. The position involves providing operational support, performing repairs, and contributing to the ongoing maintenance of plant equipment to maintain high standards of operation. The role will require collaboration with the Maintenance Coordinator to embed maintenance processes within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
As a Fitter, your responsibilities will include:

• Operational Support: Provide expert support to shift-based teams during operations and assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving as needed.

• Running Repairs: Participate in repairs of plant equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal functionality.

• Problem Solving: Apply problem-solving methodologies to address and resolve issues that arise during routine operations.

• Planned Maintenance: Actively contribute to maintenance planning meetings, offer suggestions, and help clarify work requirements.

• Housekeeping & Safety: Ensure compliance with safety standards at all times and identify and rectify unsafe practices within the workplace.

• Plant Availability: Maintain a plant availability rate of over 95% at all times.

• Compliance Standards: Ensure that all operational and compliance standards are met, including supplier and contractor requirements.

Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Minimum Requirements:

  • NTC3 with matric mathematics and science

  • Qualified Fitter

  • Solid understanding of maintenance systems and engineering standards

  • Experience with high-speed packaging machinery is a must

• Skills:

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • High numeracy and technical proficiency

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  • Integrity and a commitment to continuous learning

  • A proactive approach to leadership and driving long-term results

• Experience:

  • At least 5 years of experience in the industry, with 1 year within an FMCG environment

What Tiger Brands Offers

• Career Development: Opportunities to grow and develop within a leading FMCG company.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary and benefits package that reflects your experience and expertise.

• Workplace Safety: A strong focus on maintaining a safe working environment with an emphasis on compliance to safety standards.

• Collaboration: Be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and encourages problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Tiger Brands is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In line with the company’s employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups. However, all applicants will be considered based on their qualifications and suitability for the role.

How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your skills to Tiger Brands, apply today. Ensure that your application includes your updated CV, qualifications, and relevant experience. Tiger Brands reserves the right to contact only shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive a response within 21 days of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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