General Assistant - Coating & Accessories

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd in Brakpan is seeking a motivated General Assistant to support the coating department. You will assist with daily production activities, help machine operators, and maintain housekeeping and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires basic literacy in English, readiness to work shifts, weekends and overtime when needed, and a basic understanding of workplace safety practices. Prior production experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and communicating in English are essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities in the coating department.
• Load/offload products to maintain production throughput.
• Visually identify non-conforming products.
• Monitor production processes for quality and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the coating area.
• Assist with safety inspections and reporting of hazards.
• Support equipment setup and basic adjustments.
• Handle and store hazardous materials safely.
• Report faults or maintenance needs in the designated area.
• Assist with picking, packing and stacking finished products.
• Assist other departments when needed.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Safety-conscious

Willingness to work shifts

Education

NQF Level 4–5 / Grade 12

Job description

Job Description,

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking General Assistant to join our Coating Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with daily production activities, maintaining housekeeping standards, supporting machine operators, handling materials, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

The ideal candidate should be physically fit, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous experience in a production or industrial setting will be advantageous.

, Requirements,

• Minimum NQF Level 4 – 5 Grade 12 / Higher Certificate is essential.
• Knowledge on material grades and steel product is advantageous.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.
• Basic understanding of workplace and safety practices.

, Duties and Responsibilities,

• Perform general duties as required to support smooth running of the coating department.
• To load and/or offload products on the lines ensuring the achievement of the production throughout.
• Visual identification of non-conforming products.
• Monitor and check production processes to ensure they are within the acceptable standards.
• Maintaining cleanliness and order in the coating area, following housekeeping standards.
• Routine safety inspections and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Support equipment setup and basic adjustments.
• Handle and store hazardous materials safely and according to procedures.
• Reporting of any faults, defects, or equipment issues as well as maintenance requirements in designated area.
• Assist with picking, packing and strapping of finished products.
• Assisting other departments when needed.
• Understanding and conformance to the company policies and procedures.