General Assistant - Pressing Department x2

Macsteel; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Macsteel in Brakpan, Gauteng, is seeking a General Assistant in the Pressing Department to support machine operators, prepare materials, maintain cleanliness, and follow safety and quality procedures.

The role requires willingness to work shifts, weekends and overtime; knowledge of material grades and steel products is advantageous; English communication is essential; previous manufacturing experience is a plus.

Two positions available; closing date 2026-09-12.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of material grades and steel products is advantageous.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is advantageous.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime when required.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Load or offload products on the lines to meet production targets.
• Visually identify non-conforming products.
• Monitor production processes to ensure standards are met.
• Move raw materials, profiles and finished products as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards in the production area.
• Assist with general warehouse or production duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 / National Certificate

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/09/12

Reference Number MCS260907-7

Job Title General Assistant - Pressing Department x2

Job Type Full Time

Business Unit Roofing

Division Harvey

Department Production

Job Grade h

Number of Positions 2

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 Pressing Department will provide hands-on support to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of all pressing-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

• Knowledge on material grades and steel products will be advantageous.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment will be 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:

• To load or and 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 acceptable standards.
• Monitor and check quality and ensure non-conformances are reported timeously.
• Monitor and move raw materials, profiles and finished products.
• Stacks products in accordance with layout plan.
• Moves full / empty containers to required locations as per instruction.
• Records production, downtime and wastage.
• Ensures conformance to housekeeping, health and safety standards.
• Required to work shifts and overtime.
• Assist with general warehouse or and production duties.
• Safe storage of materials.
• Routine safety inspections and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Report maintenance requirements in designated area.
• Assisting other departments when needed.
• Maintaining of safety and housekeeping as specified.
• Pulling or picking of material.
• Strapping material.
• Sweeping and housekeeping.