Millwright Vacancy 2026 | Quality Meat (Pty) Ltd | Gaborone | Apply by 21 September 2026
Quality Meat (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for a Millwright position based in Gaborone, Botswana.
Established in 1998, Quality Meat is a vertically integrated meat business. As part of its expansion, the company requires a qualified maintenance technician to manage and carry out its preventative and ongoing maintenance programme.
Job Details
Company: Quality Meat (Pty) Ltd
Position: Millwright / Maintenance Technician
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Industry: Meat Production / Manufacturing
Employment: Full-time
Closing Date: 21 September 2026
About the Position
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the reliable operation of machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance, mechanical and electrical maintenance, PLC support and electronic maintenance.
The position would suit a technically skilled individual who can troubleshoot equipment, perform maintenance work and contribute to keeping production machinery operating effectively.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing general Millwright duties.
- Managing and carrying out preventative maintenance.
- Conducting mechanical maintenance on machinery.
- Conducting electrical machine maintenance.
- Providing PLC support.
- Performing electronic maintenance.
- Supporting the company’s ongoing maintenance management programme.
- Helping ensure production equipment and machinery remain operational and properly maintained.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- At least a 12-month regionally accredited course.
- At least 1 year of Millwright experience.
- Welding experience.
Advantageous Experience
Experience in farming maintenance will be beneficial.
Personal Attributes
Quality Meat is looking for candidates who are:
- Hard-working.
- Team players.
- Innovative.
- Self-motivated.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Latest CV
- Highest School Certificate
- Highest Qualification
All documents should be submitted in PDF format.
How to Apply
Suitable candidates should email their applications to:
Email: jdv@qualitymeat.co.bw
Applicants should ensure that all the required documents are attached in PDF format before sending their application.
A suitable email subject could be:
Application for Millwright Position – [Your Full Name]
Company Address
Quality Meat (Pty) Ltd
Plot 13096
Broadhurst Industrial
Gaborone, Botswana
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 3020
Gaborone
Closing Date
21 September 2026
Applications should be submitted before the closing date.
If you have not received a response within four weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Where is the Millwright position based?
The position is based in Gaborone, Botswana.
2. When is the application deadline?
Applications close on 21 September 2026.
3. How much experience is required?
Applicants need at least one year of Millwright experience.
4. What qualification is required?
The advert requires at least a 12-month regionally accredited course.
5. Is welding experience required?
Yes. Welding experience is listed among the qualifications/experience requirements.
6. Is farming maintenance experience compulsory?
No. Farming maintenance experience is described as beneficial, meaning it can strengthen your application but is not listed as compulsory.
7. What documents must I submit?
You need your latest CV, highest school certificate and highest qualification. These should all be in PDF format.
8. How do I apply?
Email your application documents to jdv@qualitymeat.co.bw.
9. Do I need PLC experience?
PLC support forms part of the responsibilities of the position, so relevant PLC knowledge or experience would be valuable.
10. When should I assume my application was unsuccessful?
If you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date, the company advises that you consider your application unsuccessful.
Possible Millwright Interview Questions
Candidates shortlisted for the position could prepare for questions such as:
- Tell us about your previous experience working as a Millwright.
- What is preventative maintenance, and why is it important?
- How do you troubleshoot a machine that suddenly stops operating?
- What experience do you have maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment?
- What experience do you have working with PLC-controlled machinery?
- Explain how you would diagnose an electrical fault on production equipment.
- What welding experience do you have?
- How do you ensure machinery is safe before beginning maintenance work?
- What checks would you perform during routine preventative maintenance?
- Tell us about a difficult mechanical fault you diagnosed and repaired.
- How do you prioritise repairs when several machines require attention?
- What safety precautions should be followed when performing electrical maintenance?
- Do you have any experience maintaining agricultural or farming equipment?
- How do you work under pressure when equipment breakdowns affect production?
- Why would you like to work for Quality Meat (Pty) Ltd?
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