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About Lactalis

The Lactalis Group is a family-owned company guided by a passion for dairy that was founded in 1933 by Andre Besnier in Laval in the west of France. Parmalat Botswana has been a part of the international Lactalis family group since the Lactalis Group acquired a majority share in Parmalat SpA in 2011. Lactalis is a global player in the production and distribution of foods that are essential for everyday wellness: milk, dairy products (yoghurt, cream-based sauces, desserts and cheese) and fruit beverages. In Southern Africa, Lactalis has operations in South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini and Botswana. Lactalis aims to continue building this market leadership for its value-added and branded dairy products and fruit-based beverages. This exciting career opportunity will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that Lactalis achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in Southern Africa and beyond.

Preference will be given to candidates who are passionate in ensuring that Lactalis Botswana succeeds, and who have the right skills and competencies.

Job Advertisement

Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the following position tenable in Gaborone:

Job Title: Senior Technician
Reporting to: Plant Manager

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide day to day technical support for 4 x Tetra TBA filling machines
• Improve the technical availability of the fillers to target levels
• Perform major services in conjunction with the Tetra support service
• Ensure that scheduled daily and weekly maintenance activities are effectively carried out
• Provide support on the automation systems
• Provide on the job training to UHT artisans
• Supervise work to the artisans and ensure completion of tasks to the required standards

• Supervise work to the artisans and ensure completion of tasks to the required standards
• Assist with project implementation at the plant in accordance with the stated timelines and budget

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Engineering or NCC
• TBA 8 advanced maintenance course would be advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience in the FMCG industry with 3 of those in a maintenance environment
• Knowledge on UHT and Tetra machines a prerequisite
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s licence

Recommended:

• Knowledge of plant and distribution centres’ operations
• Possess the following skills: Analytical skills, planning and organising
• Possess the following abilities: act independently, understand and interpret figures, work in groups/teams, quickly adapt to change and to work under pressure
• Good communication skills