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Trainee Technician – Molenaar Industrial Technologies

(Videojet – Industrial Coding & Labelling Equipment)

We have an exciting opportunity for a young, driven individual to join our MIT business in an entry-level learnership role for our Videojet equipment. As a Trainee Technician, you will embark on a structured training program that will equip you with the skills to become a fully-fledged Field Service Technician in the fast-paced Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.

This is a full-time position available at our Paarl, Durban (DBN), or Johannesburg (JHB) offices.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be trained to become a technician, ultimately responsible for all technical aspects of maintaining, installing, and servicing high-tech industrial coding and labelling equipment. This equipment is crucial for applying batch and date codes onto essential FMCG goods and related production machinery.

Your training will cover and is not limited to:

• Preventive and corrective maintenance on complex electro-mechanical equipment.
• New equipment installation and commissioning at client sites.
• Fault-finding and technical support to minimise production downtime for our FMCG clients.
• Understanding the critical role of coding and marking in product traceability and quality control.

What are we looking for

We are seeking practical, capable, self-motivated, and energetic candidates who have a strong willingness to learn.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum N3 or Grade 12 (Technical Matric would be an advantage).
• Driver’s license is essential —this is a field service role requiring travel.
• Technical background with an affinity for electronics and strong mechanical aptitude; we provide full training.
• Ability to work after hours when required for emergency callouts.
• Willing to travel locally, nationally and internationally.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving skills: the ability to diagnose and fix complex equipment issues.
• Good communication skills (both written and spoken) for clear interaction with clients and internal teams.
• Computer literate with a good understanding of MS Word, Excel and Gmail.
• IT Skills: Install/connect hardware devices, set up of basic network, understand network connections and how to perform fault-finding and troubleshooting.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated, technically minded individual eager to launch a career in the critical field of FMCG service engineering, we encourage you to apply!

Please send the following documents to the attention of HR:

• Your CV.
• A Cover Letter explicitly motivating your application and interest in a Trainee role.
• A copy of your matric certificate and relevant qualifications.

Email: moc.r1765360184aanel1765360184omgh@1765360184tnemt1765360184iurce1765360184rtim1765360184 (Please indicate the position: “Trainee Technician – [Your Preferred Location: Paarl/DBN/JHB] in the subject line).

A Note on Feedback: We reserve the right not to fill this post at this time. If you have not been contacted within 21 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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