Maintenance Technician Mechanical/Electrical (YES Programme)

ALPLA South Africa

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Durban North

Gauteng, ZA

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Durban North

Gauteng, ZA

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Maintenance Technician Mechanical/Electrical (YES Programme)

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Durban North

Gauteng, ZA

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20 Jul 2026

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31 Jul 2026

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ALPLA South Africa

Durban North

Gauteng, ZA

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20 Jul 2026

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31 Jul 2026

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1 Position Overview

ALPLA South Africa is recruiting Maintenance Technician Mechanical/Electrical (YES Programme) candidates to join its engineering team based in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a fixed-term YES Programme opportunity designed for unemployed South African youth with electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications and manufacturing experience.

Successful candidates will support the maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of production equipment and plant utilities while gaining valuable workplace exposure within an international manufacturing company. The programme offers a market-related salary, practical engineering experience, and the opportunity to build technical and leadership skills in a modern manufacturing environment.

1 Position Overview

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric (Grade 12).
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Minimum 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years' supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Good English language proficiency.
Be a South African citizen aged 18–34 years.
Be currently unemployed.
Must not have participated in the YES Programme previously.

Advantageous:

Experience maintaining utilities such as compressors, chillers and generators.
Project coordination experience.
Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety systems.

NB: Applicants who have previously participated in the YES Programme will not be considered.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric (Grade 12).
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Minimum 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years' supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Good English language proficiency.
Be a South African citizen aged 18–34 years.
Be currently unemployed.
Must not have participated in the YES Programme previously.

Advantageous:

Experience maintaining utilities such as compressors, chillers and generators.
Project coordination experience.
Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety systems.

NB: Applicants who have previously participated in the YES Programme will not be considered.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric (Grade 12).
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Minimum 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years' supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Good English language proficiency.
Be a South African citizen aged 18–34 years.
Be currently unemployed.
Must not have participated in the YES Programme previously.

Advantageous:

Experience maintaining utilities such as compressors, chillers and generators.
Project coordination experience.
Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety systems.

NB: Applicants who have previously participated in the YES Programme will not be considered.

2 Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Matric (Grade 12).
Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Minimum 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years' supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
Good leadership, organisational and communication skills.
Good English language proficiency.
Be a South African citizen aged 18–34 years.
Be currently unemployed.
Must not have participated in the YES Programme previously.

Advantageous:

Experience maintaining utilities such as compressors, chillers and generators.
Project coordination experience.
Knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety systems.

NB: Applicants who have previously participated in the YES Programme will not be considered.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
Conducting preventive maintenance and repairing machine breakdowns.
Maintaining maintenance records and equipment documentation.
Managing spare parts availability and warehouse organisation.
Supervising contractors working on site.
Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety requirements.
Maintaining plant utilities including compressors, chillers, cooling systems, generators and power distribution.
Monitoring infrastructure performance and energy consumption.
Supporting plant improvement and infrastructure projects.
Coordinating maintenance teams and staff training.
Conducting performance evaluations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Tip: This role combines technical maintenance with supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrating strong leadership, problem-solving skills and a safety-first approach will improve your chances of success.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
Conducting preventive maintenance and repairing machine breakdowns.
Maintaining maintenance records and equipment documentation.
Managing spare parts availability and warehouse organisation.
Supervising contractors working on site.
Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety requirements.
Maintaining plant utilities including compressors, chillers, cooling systems, generators and power distribution.
Monitoring infrastructure performance and energy consumption.
Supporting plant improvement and infrastructure projects.
Coordinating maintenance teams and staff training.
Conducting performance evaluations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Tip: This role combines technical maintenance with supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrating strong leadership, problem-solving skills and a safety-first approach will improve your chances of success.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
Conducting preventive maintenance and repairing machine breakdowns.
Maintaining maintenance records and equipment documentation.
Managing spare parts availability and warehouse organisation.
Supervising contractors working on site.
Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety requirements.
Maintaining plant utilities including compressors, chillers, cooling systems, generators and power distribution.
Monitoring infrastructure performance and energy consumption.
Supporting plant improvement and infrastructure projects.
Coordinating maintenance teams and staff training.
Conducting performance evaluations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Tip: This role combines technical maintenance with supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrating strong leadership, problem-solving skills and a safety-first approach will improve your chances of success.

3 Key Responsibilities

Successful applicants will be responsible for:

Performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment.
Conducting preventive maintenance and repairing machine breakdowns.
Maintaining maintenance records and equipment documentation.
Managing spare parts availability and warehouse organisation.
Supervising contractors working on site.
Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Food Safety requirements.
Maintaining plant utilities including compressors, chillers, cooling systems, generators and power distribution.
Monitoring infrastructure performance and energy consumption.
Supporting plant improvement and infrastructure projects.
Coordinating maintenance teams and staff training.
Conducting performance evaluations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Tip: This role combines technical maintenance with supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrating strong leadership, problem-solving skills and a safety-first approach will improve your chances of success.

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

Market-related salary.
Valuable engineering experience in an international manufacturing company.
Exposure to industrial maintenance systems and infrastructure.
Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisory skills.
Experience working with advanced production and utility equipment.
Career development within the manufacturing and engineering sector.

Tip: Highlight your manufacturing experience, supervisory responsibilities and technical maintenance achievements clearly on your CV before submitting your application.

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

Market-related salary.
Valuable engineering experience in an international manufacturing company.
Exposure to industrial maintenance systems and infrastructure.
Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisory skills.
Experience working with advanced production and utility equipment.
Career development within the manufacturing and engineering sector.

Tip: Highlight your manufacturing experience, supervisory responsibilities and technical maintenance achievements clearly on your CV before submitting your application.

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

Market-related salary.
Valuable engineering experience in an international manufacturing company.
Exposure to industrial maintenance systems and infrastructure.
Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisory skills.
Experience working with advanced production and utility equipment.
Career development within the manufacturing and engineering sector.

Tip: Highlight your manufacturing experience, supervisory responsibilities and technical maintenance achievements clearly on your CV before submitting your application.

4 What You Will Gain

Employees will benefit from:

Market-related salary.
Valuable engineering experience in an international manufacturing company.
Exposure to industrial maintenance systems and infrastructure.
Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisory skills.
Experience working with advanced production and utility equipment.
Career development within the manufacturing and engineering sector.

Tip: Highlight your manufacturing experience, supervisory responsibilities and technical maintenance achievements clearly on your CV before submitting your application.

5 Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

Updated CV.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Certified Matric Certificate.
Certified Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Any additional supporting documents requested by ALPLA.

Ensure your CV includes:

Complete employment history.
Manufacturing experience.
Supervisory responsibilities.
Technical maintenance skills.
Accurate contact details.

Closing Date: closing date not specified, apply before the end of July 2026 to avoid missing out.
Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official ALPLA Careers website where the application is completed online.

Tip: Ensure all qualifications and work experience are accurately reflected on your CV. Missing information may lead to disqualification.

5 Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

Updated CV.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Certified Matric Certificate.
Certified Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Any additional supporting documents requested by ALPLA.

Ensure your CV includes:

Complete employment history.
Manufacturing experience.
Supervisory responsibilities.
Technical maintenance skills.
Accurate contact details.

Closing Date: closing date not specified, apply before the end of July 2026 to avoid missing out.
Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official ALPLA Careers website where the application is completed online.

Tip: Ensure all qualifications and work experience are accurately reflected on your CV. Missing information may lead to disqualification.

5 Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

Updated CV.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Certified Matric Certificate.
Certified Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Any additional supporting documents requested by ALPLA.

Ensure your CV includes:

Complete employment history.
Manufacturing experience.
Supervisory responsibilities.
Technical maintenance skills.
Accurate contact details.

Closing Date: closing date not specified, apply before the end of July 2026 to avoid missing out.
Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official ALPLA Careers website where the application is completed online.

Tip: Ensure all qualifications and work experience are accurately reflected on your CV. Missing information may lead to disqualification.

5 Application Process

How to Apply

Submit:

Updated CV.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Certified Matric Certificate.
Certified Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
Any additional supporting documents requested by ALPLA.

Ensure your CV includes:

Complete employment history.
Manufacturing experience.
Supervisory responsibilities.
Technical maintenance skills.
Accurate contact details.

Closing Date: closing date not specified, apply before the end of July 2026 to avoid missing out.
Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the Apply Button — you will be redirected to the official ALPLA Careers website where the application is completed online.

Tip: Ensure all qualifications and work experience are accurately reflected on your CV. Missing information may lead to disqualification.

6 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.

What qualifications are required?

You need Matric and an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification, together with relevant manufacturing experience.

Who can apply?

South African citizens aged 18–34 years who are unemployed and have not previously participated in the YES Programme.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 4 years of manufacturing experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button on the official ALPLA Careers website, complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents before the end of July 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. The programme offers valuable industrial maintenance experience and strengthens opportunities for future engineering and supervisory roles within the manufacturing industry.

6 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.

What qualifications are required?

You need Matric and an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification, together with relevant manufacturing experience.

Who can apply?

South African citizens aged 18–34 years who are unemployed and have not previously participated in the YES Programme.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 4 years of manufacturing experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button on the official ALPLA Careers website, complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents before the end of July 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. The programme offers valuable industrial maintenance experience and strengthens opportunities for future engineering and supervisory roles within the manufacturing industry.

6 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.

What qualifications are required?

You need Matric and an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification, together with relevant manufacturing experience.

Who can apply?

South African citizens aged 18–34 years who are unemployed and have not previously participated in the YES Programme.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 4 years of manufacturing experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button on the official ALPLA Careers website, complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents before the end of July 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. The programme offers valuable industrial maintenance experience and strengthens opportunities for future engineering and supervisory roles within the manufacturing industry.

6 FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about this role? We've got answers.

What qualifications are required?

You need Matric and an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification, together with relevant manufacturing experience.

Who can apply?

South African citizens aged 18–34 years who are unemployed and have not previously participated in the YES Programme.

Is experience required?

Yes. Applicants must have at least 4 years of manufacturing experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.

How do I apply?

Click the Apply Button on the official ALPLA Careers website, complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents before the end of July 2026.

Is there career growth?

Yes. The programme offers valuable industrial maintenance experience and strengthens opportunities for future engineering and supervisory roles within the manufacturing industry.

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