Maintenance Assistant

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Artisans in the execution of their work – installations, maintenance and steam generating activities

• Standing in as boiler operator when boiler operator/s are not available

• Maintain effective housekeeping and safety practices

• Operating according to standard operating procedures

• Active involvement in the department’s TPM activities (Continuous Improvement)

• Performing any ad-hoc tasks as required

• General Civils e.g. brick laying, tiling, plumbing, painting, welding etc.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• NTC 2 in a technical field will be a strong advantage

• Relevant experience in a maintenance or civil environment

• Boiler operating experience & certification will be highly advantageous

• Excellent welding skills will be advantageous

• Forklift licence will be a strong advantage

• Must be a team player with a “can-do” attitude

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Knowledge of health and safety practices/requirements

• Literacy – to complete inspection sheets (PM-PM) and job cards

• Be medically and physically fit

• Knowledge of safe working procedures

• Willingness to work overtime and irregular hours when necessary

• Punctuality and attendance reliability