Maintenance Assistant Gqeberha, South Africa

Maintenance Assistant Gqeberha, South Africa

Description

REQUIREMENTS

- Affirmative Action South African, currently residing in Gqeberha
- Grade 12
- N2 Mechanical
- 8 -10 years experience in the mechanical field
- Fitter: semi-skilled
- Valid driver's license – advantageous
- Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and related universal best practices
- Knowledge of bearings and lubricants
- Knowledge in light/ medium machinery
- Knowledge in basic welding, fabrication and maintenance planning
- Knowledge of legislative and industry protocols and regulations that apply to maintenance
- Knowledge in problem-solving and fault-finding
- Strong supervisory and conflict management skills
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Available for standby duties when necessary







RESPONSIBILITIES

- Maintain inventory of machinery and projects in the factory
- Responsible for the mechanical operation and repairs
- Completion of planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities for all plant and equipment
- Responsible for the day-to-day monitoring of controls/ systems in the factory
- Record keeping and completing job cards on the Prisma maintenance system
- Complete equipment check sheets as per manufacturer requirements
- Capacity to take initiative in all projects
- Complete projects in the expected time frame
- Making schedules, assigning work and training employees
- Motivate employees to increase their productivity and meet work goals
- Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment, compliance with mechanical codes and adherence to safety regulations
- Supervise junior team members
- Responsible for mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and services as required
- Report to the maintenance manager any incidents






- Ensure good housekeeping and attend to breakdowns
- Ensure adequate inventory, prioritize purchases, prepare cost estimates, and document all purchases
- Assist with mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting and repair as needed
- Liaise with the maintenance manager and contractors and resolve any matters arising
- Follow up corrective actions and implement countermeasures to minimise the reoccurrence of faults
- Maintain effective Health and Safety systems, including completion of risk assessments and method statements and toolbox talks where appropriate
- Responsible for ensuring that all staff and subcontractors' response and rectification times are met,





and repairs are undertaken diligently, with due care and without undue delay
- Ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others

▶️ Maintenance Assistant Gqeberha, South Africa
🖊️ Abantu Staffing Solutions
📍 Gqeberha