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Control Technician

Job in Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, 6000, South Africa
Listing for: Mondelēz International
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Gqeberha

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

The Control Technician at Mondelēz International is a technical expert responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of industrial automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. The role involves a mix of hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production teams to achieve quality and performance targets.

How you will contribute
  • Partner & Enable the line leader(s) todeliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability;
    Participates inthe DMS
    - Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level
  • Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and processand have deep technical mastery of the process and equipment;
    Owns the PM-Progressivemaintenance systems and work processes and the PM-Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; ownsthe R&M-Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line
  • Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance system sand plans and build capability of the teamto execute themselves;
    Build (spends at least
    50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, sothat they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PMPillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them atthe department level
  • Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution ofspecial maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s,localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for theline/s;
    Represents the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional andglobal technology forums
  • Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enable the VSU team;
    Help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on oneof the component categories and be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant
What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems &Progressive Maintenance Step
    3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s) at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdownmaintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM
    -Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools
  • The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners anddrive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjustapproach
  • The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for theline, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on theirperformance management and career development
More about this role What you need to know about this position:

The Control Technician at Mondelēz International is a technical expert responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of industrial automation and control systems within a manufacturing environment. The role involves a mix of hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production teams to achieve quality and performance targets.

Job specific requirements:
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    :
    Perform regular and preventative maintenance on industrial automation equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), servo motors, and conveyor systems. This involves electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve malfunctions efficiently.
  • Partner & Enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability;
    Participates in the DMS
    - Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level
  • Own the technology and process…
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