Job Ref #: SNRARTISAN38
Industry: Production
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Job profile:

To maintain Mechanical equipment, upgrading of aging systems and installing new equipment/technology to ensure plant availability in all NTP facilities.

Key Performance Areas

Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

Ensure Plant/Equipment Availability
• Ensure plant availability within set parameters (>97%)
• Avail spares required and repair equipment immediately.
• Work according to work procedures and hand in documentation as soon as possible. 
• Keep workshops clean and available to do maintenance when required.

 Corrective & Preventative Maintenance
• Assess the work; evaluate what needs to be done 
• Job cards and work requests must be completed and handed in as soon as possible.
• Liaise with Production personnel to schedule inspections in the plant.
• Evaluate job requests; plan what is needed and complete job effectively.
• Inspect the equipment to be maintained in terms of the scheduled inspections or performance test requirements.
• Replace /repair equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Time spend on jobs is essential, therefore good planning and problem solving is needed.  
• Ensure that all tasks on the inspection list have been completed.
• Obtain sign off the completed work from the requestor and submit to the Team Leader for processing.
• Note and report on possible areas of concern, make suggestions for improvements and follow the correct process.

Manufacturing of spares and stock control
• Check the consumable stock levels 
• Identify spares needed to be manufactured
• Liaise with the drawing office to collect the drawings for manufacturing and submit to Section Head/Team Leader for processing
• Manufacture small components for equipment repairs personally, as required, and ensure that sufficient spares are available on the shelf
• Check all stock/components on the shelf to ensure that stock levels are maintained (as lead time from overseas can be extensive) 
• Document stock taken off the shelf and ensure that the Team Leader is informed of the minimum stock level, to allow for timeous ordering

SHEQ Management
• Adhere to all safety aspects of NTP.
• Do Lebo observations according to NTP schedule
• TIR

Job Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the company policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures
• A consistent awareness of the requirements that will ensure a safe working environment
• General mechanical knowledge
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently at all levels in the organization
• The ability to utilise the correct computer software and the relevant functionality applicable to the outcomes required

Competencies (Job Specific and Behavioural):
• Policies and Procedures
• Safety Conscious
• Mechanical
• Communication
• Computer

Qualifications and Experience:
• N6 Certificate/Diploma with trade test, Mechanical 
• At least 5 years’ experience in production plants/facilities as a qualified artisan

Closing date: 22 April 2026

CONTACT PERSON

Ms. Brenda Berries
Tel: 012 305 3099
Building: H Building
Room: 318

Please apply online https://necsa.mcidirecthire.com/External/CurrentOpportunities before the closing date

Important: Necsa Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. In filling this position, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity objectives.

By applying for this position, applicants acknowledge and consent to Necsa Group conducting the necessary pre-employment checks. These may include verification of educational qualifications, employment history, and, where relevant to the position, criminal and credit checks through registered credit bureaus and/or the South African Police Service, particularly for roles involving trust, honesty, or the handling of cash and finances. Necsa Group reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date. Furthermore, the organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment should a suitable candidate not be identified