Artisan Assistant

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Artisan Assistant to ensure the maintenance of equipment and plant in Potchefstroom. This role involves technical support and continuous improvements within a factory environment. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, preferably with welding and mechanical skills. Working hours include weekends and public holidays as per roster, with a focus on teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a production factory.
• 2 years experience as an artisan assistant is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall effectiveness of equipment and plant.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting.

Skills

Expert knowledge in engineering

Basic welding

Grinding

Painting

Food safety and Health and safety knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Decision making ability

Problem solving ability

Innovation/Continuous Improvements

Teamwork

Accountability

Punctual and reliable

Sense of urgency/results orientation

Education

Matric

N2 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Closing Date 2025/06/26

Reference Number PRE250619-2

Job Title Artisan Assistant

Department Maintenance

Site 302 - BRB Potchefstroom

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Town / City Potchefstroom

Location - Province North-West

Job Description

Job Purpose

To maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and plant on site

Key Responsibilities

• Technical support/Trouble shooting
• On the job training
• System maintenance – attend to breakdowns and general plant maintenance.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge in engineering
• Basic welding, grinding and painting will be an added advantage
• Industry knowledge – Food safety and Health and safety
• Analytical skills
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Decision making ability
• Problem solving ability
• Innovation/Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Punctual and reliable
• Sense of urgency/results orientation
  
  

Qualification Requirements

• 1 years’ experience in a production factory
• 2 years’ experience as an artisan assistant will be an added advantage
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Matric
• N2 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  
  

Key Outputs

• Factory environment – hot and noisy
• Working with and on heavy plant equipment (technical and mechanical)
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, Night Shift and Public Holidays as per shift roster