Senwes – Artisan Assistant –Hoopstad

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Employment Equity Position: No

Job Purpose

To assist with the servicing, adjusting, minor repairs, and preventative maintenance of machines and agricultural equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Artisan with Maintenance and Repairs

• Assist the Tractor Technician with servicing agricultural machinery and equipment, ensuring timely completion of routine maintenance tasks.

• Support in conducting scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce the likelihood of machinery breakdowns.

• Help identify potential mechanical faults and assist in carrying out basic troubleshooting activities.

• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and correctly to support repair and maintenance work.

• Follow instructions from the artisan or supervisor closely to perform minor mechanical adjustments or parts replacements.

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of tools, workbenches, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Assist with the preparation of machinery and tools required for service jobs.

Assist with Ad-hoc Enquiries

• Carry out various ad hoc tasks as required by the Tractor Technician or Workshop Foreman.

• Assist in the transportation and handling of parts, tools, and equipment.

• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable SANS (South African National Standards) and company safety protocols.

• Support compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately.

• Provide general support to workshop operations, including housekeeping, inventory checks, and administrative assistance when required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or Artisan Certificate

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of mechanical equipment

• Valid Driver’s License

• Understanding of company standards, policies, and procedures

• Familiarity with the retail or agricultural industry

• Technical skills in machinery maintenance

• Use of basic hand and power tools

Important Notice

Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.