Job Ref #: ARTISANASS37
Industry: Technical
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Facilities Management department is looking for an Artisan Assistant who will be responsible to support the Rigging Foreman in performing mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance tasks within the organization.
Job Description
Job Profile:
To support the Rigging Foreman in performing mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance tasks within the organization.
Key Performance Areas:
1. Infrastructure Maintenance
- Support the Rigging Foreman and Riggers in daily operations.
- Maintain efficient mechanical systems across all facilities
- Perform mechanical installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on Rigging, Mobile, Lifting and mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
- Conduct inspections and tests of mechanical systems to ensure functionality and safety.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and issues in a timely manner.
- Assist in planning and executing mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work performed.
- Timeous return of completed Job Cards to Planning Office for capturing and recoveries.
- Perform maintenance functions independently.
2. SHEQ and Regulatory Compliance
- Adhere to local, national, and international mechanical codes and safety regulations.
- Follow safety protocols and participate in safety training and meetings.
- Perform regular checks and maintenance on safety equipment.
- Contribute to maintaining a culture of safety within the team.
- Conduct BBS observations.
3. Customer satisfaction
- Deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance services with minimal downtime.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to address mechanical issues.
- Ensure prompt and accurate completion of job cards.
- Aim for high customer satisfaction ratings by minimizing rework and defects
- Ensure Customer Job Card Rating is done on all defect job cards.
- Minimise non-conformances on work done.
- Avoid rework/comebacks.
4. Financial aspect
- Assist in managing inventory of mechanical supplies and equipment.
- Report any discrepancies or needs for replacement of tools and equipment.
- Support cost-effective practices in mechanical maintenance tasks.
5. Human resources
- Support training and mentoring of junior artisans or assistants.
- Maintain a positive working environment and foster teamwork.
- Participate in Green Area Meetings (Toolbox Talks) to review safety and work practices.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Understanding of mechanical systems and principles.
- Proficiency in mechanical tools and equipment.
- Knowledge and understanding of mechanical safety rules
- Knowledge and use of mechanical tools and equipment
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Fault-finding abilities and fundamental knowledge of most of mechanical equipment’s failures
COMPETENCIES
- Technical Skills
- Safety Orientation
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Resilience
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- Currently working towards Trade Test Certificate - Rigger
- Drivers Licence (Compulsory)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in rigging and mechanical maintenance operations as an Artisan Assistant.
- Good knowledge of Necsa site facilities, mechanical system and safety equipment(advantageous)
Closing date: 31 July 2026.
CONTACT PERSON
Ms. Lydia Lebona
Tel: 012 305 4150
Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date.
Important: Necsa Group is committed to Employment Equity when recruiting. Therefore, priority will be given to African Females, African Males, and people with disabilities, in support of achieving our Employment Equity targets.
GENERAL:
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.