General Technical Assistant

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Full time

Job description:

The Boilershop team requires a committed, hardworking and reliable General Technical Assistant to join their team. The General Technical Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks, amongst others:

  • Housekeeping on a daily basis
  • General workshop duties i.e. maintaining the cleanliness of the workshop and tool store
  • Cleaning of tools
  • Identify and able to select appropriate hand tools
  • Able to use basic power tools
  • Able to do to minor/ basic welding tasks
  • Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of workshop safety
  • Complete basic task using oxygen/acetylene cutting process under supervision
  • Assisting Artisans with various tasks as and when required

Qualifying Criteria:

  • Grade 12
  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety rules
  • Ability to handle tools i.e. cutting machines
  • Previous experience in the same or similar role advantageous
  • Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations

Qualifying Attributes

  • Hard-working and self-motivated
  • Prepared to work overtime and weekends when required
  • Physically fit (Strength to handle materials, tools and machines)
  • Sober habits
  • Able to work in a team as well as independently
  • Honest and reliable
  • Must be willing and eager to learn
  • Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
  • Must be comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights
  • Physically mobile and energetic
  • Ability to follow rules
  • Be organised and keep their work area neat and tidy

Other Information:

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

· Provident fund

· Life cover at 4x annual salary

· Funeral cover

· 15 x paid leave days per annum

· Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday

07h30–16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements



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