Artisan Assistant

To provide technical and operational support to the Diesel Mechanic Artisan in the daily maintenance of equipment and plant.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Maintenance**

- Support the Artisan in participating and executing predictive and preventive maintenance activities.
- Assist Artisan in documenting maintenance work in the designated database.
- Assist the Artisan in repairing and assembling various types of machines and equipment.
- Assist the Artisan in stripping various machinery by using various types of tools disassembling components.
- React to breakdowns promptly
- Clean dirty parts and cleaning components as per Artisan instructions.
- Complete tasks per issued job cards.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are accounted for and maintained properly.

**Safety**

- Ensure conformity to SHEQ standards, policies and procedures.
- Perform general housekeeping duties including cleaning of workshop machinery and equipment.
- Ensure safekeeping of tools.

**Inspection and Reporting**

- Perform daily inspections of all equipment/tools and give feedback.
- Report all faults and problems to Artisan.
- Perform ad hoc tasks as and when required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

- Grade 12 passed with pure Mathematics 50% and Physical Science 50% pass; or
- Completed N3 Engineering Studies

**EXPERIENCE**

- 2 - 4 years’ experience as an Engineering / Artisan Assistant in mining or construction industry.
- Basic hand tools experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, lubrication, mechanical seals, assembly, disassembly, Pump / motor alignment and all activities involved in maintenance, diesel engines
- Willingness to work overtime/weekends as operationally required.

**SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**

- Physically and medically fit
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- High commitment to comply with the SHEQ regulations and requirements

**CLOSING DATE: 2 DECEMBER 2025