SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

Recruiter

Scholtz Partners International

Job Ref

SENIOR PACKAGING TEC..

Date posted

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Location

Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Salary

R200 000 - R240 000

SUMMARY

SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

POSITION INFO

SENIOR PACKAGING TECHNICIAN Our client in the agricultural milling industry is seeking a Senior Packaging Technician to oversee and improve packaging processes in Bloemfontein! Location: Bloemfontein, Free State Salary: Market Related Working Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm Start Date: ASAP Essential Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4) Minimum 5 years technical maintenance experience -Valid driver''s license and own transport -MS Office proficiency -Experience with automated packaging machinery (advantageous) -Electrical or Maintenance Diploma (advantageous) Key Responsibilities: -Conduct daily inspections on automated and manual packaging equipment -Perform fault-finding and breakdown repairs -Ensure machines operate at optimal efficiency -Monitor stock levels and order parts when needed -Attend to after-hours breakdowns -Coordinate packaging technicians and maintain packaging machinery Core Responsibilities: -Oversee and improve packaging processes within production environment -Ensure products packaged efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards -Set up and maintain packaging equipment -Troubleshoot packaging issues -Train junior staff -Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and engineering teams -Optimize packaging performance and reduce waste Essential Skills: -Resilience and ability to cope with pressure -Reliability and attention to detail Strong prioritization abilities Persistent and thorough approach Technical maintenance expertise Ready to lead packaging operations in the milling industry? Apply now! Send your CV to: -int.co.za #SeniorPackagingTechnician #PackagingMachinery #Bloemfontein #FreeState #TechnicalMaintenance #ProductionManagement #MillingIndustry #FMCGJobs #SouthAfricaJobs