Artisan Assistants At RandWater

Employment Type: Permanent

Location:

• Site: Zuikerbosch

• Town/City: Three Rivers East, Vereeniging

• Province: Gauteng

• Country: South Africa

Job Purpose

To assist qualified Motor Mechanic Artisans with day-to-day operational tasks by performing less complex mechanical repairs, maintenance duties, and support functions on vehicles, equipment, and plant.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience

• Valid driver’s licence and ability to pass Rand Water K53 test

• N2 in Mechanical Engineering (added advantage)

• Experience working on vehicles, tractors, and lawnmowers (added advantage)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Artisans with removing and replacing components on vehicles, plant, and equipment

• Support mechanical tasks that require two or more personnel

• Assist with the completion and updating of work orders

• Dismantle and assemble mechanical components as instructed

• Provide hand tools to Artisans during maintenance and repair tasks

• Assist with starting vehicles or operating mechanical equipment to test functionality

• Strip and remove components for repair purposes

• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and tools after job completion

• Remove wheels, grease nipples, clean brake linings, and assist with brake and bearing replacements

• Drain and refill oil

• Repair punctures and fit new tyres when required

• Assist in setting up diagnostic machines and conducting diagnostic tasks

Knowledge Requirements

• Fault finding principles

• General motor vehicle and mechanical maintenance

• Workplace health and safety practices

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to perform minor motor vehicle repairs

• Good communication skills

• Ability to follow instructions accurately

• Physically fit and safety conscious

Required Attributes

• Performance-driven mindset

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

• Customer service orientation

Why Join This Role?

This position offers hands-on exposure in mechanical maintenance within bulk water operations, providing an excellent opportunity to grow technical skills and build a long-term career in a structured operational environment.

How To Apply?