Job Description

takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Automation Technician to join our team at the Cape Town Warehouse.We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.This position reports to the Site and Services Manager.Your responsibilities may include:

• Ensure that all equipment is operating in design specification parameters to eliminate down time effective implementation and execution of the equipment preventative maintenance system to.
• Ensure maximum line efficiency, throughput rate, maximise up time and effectively manage critical spares as required for the DC to actively ensure correct spares holding and minimise cost and downtime.
• Effective planning, including timeous spares procurement for planned repairs and breakdown repairs.
• Best maintenance practices for both the engineering & operational running of lines, including the training and transfer of skills.
• Support implementation of projects, active execution and support of continuous improvement projects to support the warehouse drive to improve quality, throughput whilst minimising cost.
• Execution of and contribution to the safety system.
• Execution of and adherence to all safety requirements, inspection and repairs as and when required
• Manage and execute maintenance in line with the planned maintenance schedule.
• Perform routine diagnostic on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
• Be able to troubleshoot issues and determine the source of the problem i.e. mechanical, electrical or from the system controlling the process etc.
• Effective communication with key service providers locally and internationally (Knapp Hotline)
• Asset management & Tracking i.e. Tools, Spares etc.

Attributes required:

• Must be hands on and have a preventative mindset
• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Strong organizational & prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
• Be able to work in a pressured environment.
• Be able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently.
• Be willing to go the extra mile

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, Maths & Science
• At least 3 or more years of related work and knowledge
• Electronics technician / Electrician light current / Millwright Red Seal (N3 upwards)
• Preferable wiremans license and experience of OHS systems.
• PLC, networking, industrial PC and or communication systems experience.
• Pneumatics, Basic hydraulics, basic mechanics
• Working experience on conveyor systems will be advantageous.
• Preventative maintenance environment.At least 3 or more years of related work and knowledge

The Environment:

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, it's all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial, thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.Apply for this Job

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