Agricultural Workshop Assistant: Machinery Maintenance

Sentraal-Suid Co; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSK in Swellendam is seeking a motivated Workshop Assistant to join our Mechanisation workshop team. You will work closely with qualified tradesmen in a busy workshop environment to support maintenance operations and ensure a clean, safe workspace.

You will assist with daily tasks, maintain general workshop housekeeping and safety standards, help with maintenance and repair of tractors, harvesters and implements, and prepare surfaces for painting, including spray painting where required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 preferred for basic educational background.
• Must be in good physical condition to handle manual tasks and workshop duties.
• Experience with tractors, harvesters or agricultural implements is a strong advantage.
• Experience in surface preparation and spray painting is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified tradesmen with daily tasks within the mechanisation workshop.
• Maintain general workshop housekeeping, organisation, and safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance and repair tasks on agricultural machinery, including tractors, harvesters, and other implements.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and perform spray painting tasks where required.

Skills

Manual tasks

Physical fitness

Workshop safety

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

SSK in Swellendam is seeking a motivated Workshop Assistant to join our Mechanisation workshop team. You will work closely with qualified tradesmen in a busy workshop environment to support maintenance operations and ensure a clean, safe workspace.

You will assist with daily tasks, maintain general workshop housekeeping and safety standards, help with maintenance and repair of tractors, harvesters and implements, and prepare surfaces for painting, including spray painting where required.