General Assistant - Paint Mixing Department

Macsteel; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel in Brakpan seeks a General Assistant to support the Paint Mixing Department and assist machine operators with preparation and materials, ensuring safe and efficient painting operations.

You will follow safety and quality procedures, maintain a clean production area, and assist with equipment setup and handling of hazardous materials as required.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or higher; Higher certificate advantageous.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Forklift licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duties to support smooth operation of the paint department.
• Maintain cleanliness and order; follow housekeeping standards.

Skills

English communication

Shift willingness

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 / National Certificate

NQF Level 4-5

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/09/12

Reference Number MCS260907-6

Job Title General Assistant - Paint Mixing Department

Job Type Full Time

Business Unit Roofing

Division Harvey

Department Production

Job Grade h

Number of Positions 1

Location - Town / City Brakpan

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Grade 12 | National Certificate

Job Category Manufacturing

Job Advert Summary

A General Assistant in the Paint Department will provide hands-on support to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of all painting-related activities. This role involves assisting machine operators, preparing materials, maintaining cleanliness and order in the production area, and following all safety and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum NQF Level 4 - 5 Grade 12+ / Higher certificate is essential.Knowledge on material grades and steel products - advantageous.


• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.


• Forklift licence - advantageous.


• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment - advantageous.


• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.


• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specification

The following key areas are covered by this position:

• Perform general duties as required to support smooth running of the paint department.


• Maintaining cleanliness and order, following housekeeping standards.


• Routine safety inspections and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.


• Support the setup and operation of equipment.


• Ensure safe handling and storage of hazardous materials, according to procedures.


• Monitor and check quality and ensure non-conformances are reported timeously.


• Stack products in accordance with layout plan.


• Moves full / empty containers to required locations as per instruction.


• Record production, downtime and wastage.


• Reporting of any faults, defects, or equipment issues as well as maintenance requirements in designated area.


• Assisting other departments when needed.


• Understanding and conformance to the company policies and procedures.