Artisan Assistant

Signa Opportunity; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Signa Opportunity in Gauteng seeks a motivated trainee to support equipment maintenance and construction tasks. You will assist in routine repairs, participate in inspections, and help organize tools and spare parts under supervision.

The role emphasizes learning, safety adherence, and teamwork while you observe and grow technical skills with experienced technicians. Ideal for recent graduates seeking practical experience.

Qualifications

• Recent high school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion for machinery and construction.
• Willingness to learn and assist in applying technical knowledge.
• Physical stamina and dexterity for hands-on tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have taken part on the YES Programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine maintenance and repairs under guidance of senior artisans.
• Participate in basic inspections to identify and address issues with machinery.
• Learn the proper handling and organization of tools and equipment.
• Support the team in maintaining an inventory of spare parts.
• Develop technical skills by observing and assisting during machinery breakdowns and repairs.
• Collaborate with experienced technicians to enhance your skills.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during maintenance activities.
• Participate in safety training sessions to ensure a secure working environment.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
• Learn to contribute to basic reports on equipment status.
• Work closely with senior artisans and other team members to gain practical experience.
• Seek guidance and actively participate in learning opportunities.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Collaborative working

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Responsibility

• Equipment Maintenance Support:
  • Assist in routine maintenance and repairs under the guidance of senior artisans.
  • Participate in basic inspections to identify and address issues with machinery.
• Tool and Equipment Assistance:
  • Learn the proper handling and organization of tools and equipment.
  • Support the team in maintaining an inventory of spare parts.
• Technical Learning:
  • Develop technical skills by observing and assisting during machinery breakdowns and repairs.
  • Collaborate with experienced technicians to enhance your skills.
• Safety Protocols:
  • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during maintenance activities.
  • Participate in safety training sessions to ensure a secure working environment.
• Documentation Support:
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
  • Learn to contribute to basic reports on equipment status.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with senior artisans and other team members to gain practical experience.
  • Seek guidance and actively participate in learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Recent completion of a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Passion for machinery and construction.
• Willingness to learn and assist in applying technical knowledge.
• Physical stamina and dexterity for hands‑on tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively.
• Be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have taken part on the YES Programme.

Preferred Skills

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Participation in relevant coursework or training programs.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and power tools.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.