Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Job title: Maintenance Graduate
Location: Pretoria
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Contract: 12 months(FTC)
Closing Date: 25 August 2025
Main purpose of the role:
The Maintenance Graduate will support the Maintenance Department by assisting with equipment reliability, system efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to breakdown analysis, maintenance data management, project participation, and reporting, while developing technical and problem-solving skills in line with Faurecia standards.
This position provides an opportunity to learn from experienced artisans and technicians, contribute to plant performance, and progressively take ownership of defined maintenance tasks and improvement projects. The graduate will also gain exposure to basic process engineering activities, supporting the review of process documentation and equipment improvement initiatives.
Essential responsibilities and duties:
As a Maintenance Graduate, your main responsibilities are as follow:
Technical Support
- Assist in root cause analysis of recurring breakdowns and support the implementation of corrective actions.
- Keep maintenance documentation (machine history, job cards, records) updated and accurate.
- Perform data checks, generate maintenance reports, and ensure integrity of the Maintenance Management System.
- Track abnormalities, escalate overdue concerns, and follow through until closure.
Learning & Development
- Participate in job shadowing with artisans/technicians during both planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.
- Support small maintenance-related projects, such as equipment upgrades, energy-saving initiatives, and safety improvements.
- Gain exposure to process improvement tools by assisting in the review of maintenance-related FMEAs and process flow diagrams.
Reporting & Administration
- Capture downtime events accurately and support daily/weekly reporting.
- Contribute to OEE tracking by gathering and validating data.
Continuous Improvement
- Take ownership of a specific area, becoming the "go-to" person for maintenance records and improvement activities on that line/machine.
- Lead or support a 5S/Kaizen activity to improve safety, organization, or efficiency.
- Participate in continuous improvement actions by learning and applying Faurecia problem-solving tools.
- Assist in monitoring equipment performance parameters and propose small improvements to support process reliability and efficiency.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Comply with all HSE standards and promote safe working practices in all maintenance activities.
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications and position requirements:
Education: National Diploma equivalent qualification in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Idustrial Engineering.
Knowledge and experience:
- Experience on computer system.
- Valid driver's License.
- Excellent people and teamwork skills.
- Languages: Ability to speak, write and read the English language.
Leadership competences: As an employee – promote Being Faurecia
Respect of Faurecia code of ethics (Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy and accountability, fairness and respect).Knowledge of Employee Empowerment (EE) basics
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.
With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.
In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.
As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.
