SGD is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician with strong expertise in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment calibration, and reliability improvement. Adapt at ensuring the optimal performance of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in high-precision environments such as manufacturing, defence, or industrial facilities.
Possesses hands-on experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), calibration procedures aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 or MIL-STD standards, and cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams. Committed to minimizing equipment downtime, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven maintenance strategies.
The role will be reporting to the Manager: Industrial and Production Engineering
Your role:
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for machinery, equipment, and systems.
Conduct routine inspections and servicing to reduce breakdowns and downtime.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities.
Ensure equipment is maintained according to OEM standards and best practices.
Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, or control system failures quickly and efficiently.
Support root cause analysis for equipment breakdowns.
Coordinate with production teams to minimize disruption during repairs.
Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery or production lines.
Verify that newly installed equipment meets performance and calibration standards before handover.
Evaluate and implement upgrades to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Ensure critical spares are available to avoid extended equipment downtime.
Prepare and maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and technical reports.
Use IFS system to track maintenance activities.
Ensure maintenance and calibration activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
Participate in risk assessments, safety audits, and compliance reviews.
Participate in lean maintenance, or 5S/6S
Contribute to process improvements to increase equipment efficiency and reduce costs.
Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams for equipment modifications and improvements.
Support training of operators on basic equipment care and early fault detection.
Maintain traceability and documentation for all calibration activities in line with industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025, MIL-STD).
Ensure all calibrated instruments are within acceptable tolerance limits and properly labelled and able to determine acceptances criteria together with engineering.
Coordinate with metrology labs or third-party services when external calibration is required.
Drive and approve suppliers for onsite visits.
Safe work procedures for the equipment, on how to use the equipment safely during an operation
Your profile
Required Knowledge:
Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
Calibration processes aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 and MIL-STD standards.
Use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and calibration management software.
Mechanical, electrical, and electronic system diagnostics and repairs.
Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
ESD control procedures and handling of sensitive electronic equipment.
Operation and maintenance of environmental chambers and precision measurement equipment.
Root cause analysis and failure investigation techniques.
Safety regulations, risk assessments, and compliance requirements in industrial environments.
Lean maintenance practices, including 5S/6S.
ERP system usage for maintenance tracking and reporting.
Required Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in maintenance, calibration, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment in a manufacturing, defence, or industrial environment.
Proven track record in executing preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
Experience with equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis for breakdowns.
Installation, commissioning, and performance verification of new machinery or production lines.
Coordinating with external service providers and metrology labs for equipment servicing and calibration.
Maintaining accurate technical records, logs, and maintenance documentation.
Required Skills:
Self-motivated and takes initiative (Drive)
Takes ownership and accountability for assigned tasks (Drive)
Honest, reliable, and acts with integrity (Trust)
Works well with colleagues and stakeholders (Trust)
Strong technical and problem-solving skills (Expertise)
Attention to detail and commitment to quality (Expertise)
Dedicated to achieving goals and meeting deadlines (Dedication)
Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement (Dedication)
Good planning and organizational skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Required Competencies:
Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
Equipment Calibration & Metrology
Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
CMMS & Calibration Management Software
Mechanical, Electrical & Control Systems
Lean Manufacturing & 5S
ISO Standards, MIL-STD Compliance
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Installation & Commissioning Support
Technical Documentation & Reporting
Familiar with ERP system
Qualification:
National Diploma in Mechatronics, Metrologist, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering, OR
Recognized technical qualification or trade certification in a relevant field (e.g., Millwright, Electrician, Fitter, Instrumentation Technician, or equivalent)
Minimum of 10 years' relevant hands-on experience in maintenance, calibration, equipment support, or manufacturing environments
Practical knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, calibration, and facility support systems
Experience working in environments with ESD controls, environmental chambers, or regulated quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, MIL-STD) is a strong advantage
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and maintenance schedules
What you will be a part of
SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.
With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.
If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.
SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds
Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.