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Merck & Co. · ZAF - Western Cape - Cape Town

# Facilities and Maintenance Technician

ZAF - Western Cape - Cape Town Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance 

Listed on Merck & Co.’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/ZAF---Western-Cape---Cape-Town/Facilities-and-Maintenance-Technician_R422985)

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## Job description

### Job Description

The Facilities and Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site facilities, infrastructure, production equipment, utilities, and warehouse assets. The role supports business operations by planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contractors, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.

### Key Responsibilities

Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, warehouse equipment, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure. Respond to equipment and facility breakdowns to minimize operational downtime. Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance requirements, safety risks, and equipment failures. Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules. Support the implementation of maintenance and reliability processes, including asset registers, maintenance strategies, contractor management, and equipment failure reporting.

Coordinate statutory inspections and regulatory compliance requirements. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures. Coordinate and manage contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to the required standard. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions. Maintain maintenance records, compliance documentation, asset registers, and spare parts inventory.

Support fire system inspections, testing, and corrective actions. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. Support EHS programs, risk reduction activities, audits, and compliance initiatives. Participate in site projects and equipment installations. Provide operational support as a secondary Laser Operator when business requirements necessitate.

Perform additional duties as required.

### Minimum Requirements

3-5 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environment. Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices. Basic Electrical Safety Certification. PLC Fundamentals and Industrial Automation training. Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to prioritize work and perform under pressure. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

### Preferred Qualifications

Red Seal Electrician or Millwright qualification. Experience with facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and warehouse asset maintenance. Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS). Department of Labour Wireman's Licence (Installation Electrician or Master Installation Electrician).

### Skills and Competencies

Troubleshooting and fault finding Preventative maintenance Equipment reliability Contractor management Root cause analysis Safety and compliance management Planning and organization Continuous improvement Communication and teamwork Time management Additional location(s)

### Compensation Information

Required Skills: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Corrective Action Management, Efficiency Improvements, Electrical Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting, Facility Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Operations, PLC Programming, Root Cause Identification, Safety Compliance Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.

All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific.

Please, no phone calls or emails.

### Employee Status

Regular Relocation: VISA Sponsorship: Travel Requirements: Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Valid Driving License: Hazardous Material(s): Job Posting End Date: 11/3/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: ZAF - Western Cape - Cape Town
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/ZAF---Western-Cape---Cape-Town/Facilities-and-Maintenance-Technician_R422985)

## Hiring at Merck & Co.
- Open jobs: 818
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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