General Technical Assistant

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Life cover 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Standard hours

Job summary

SA Metal Group is seeking a General Technical Assistant for the Electrical department. The successful candidate will assist with maintenance and upgrading of electrical control and distribution systems, and ensure equipment is maintained and isolated by a Qualified Artisan before work.

The role involves assisting with repairs, installing conduit and cables, using power tools, and supporting the department manager with ad-hoc duties. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience.
• Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations.
• Grade 12 matric certificate or equivalent.
• Good communication skills (speak, read and write English).
• Prepared to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintenance and upgrading of electrical control and distribution systems.
• Ensure all electrical equipment is maintained and isolated by the Qualified Artisan before conducting any work.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Assist with installing conduit, cable racking and cables according to standard work requirements.
• Assist the department manager and Qualified Artisans with ad-hoc duties.
• Housekeeping.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Teamwork

English literacy

Education

Grade 12 / matric

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job description:
The Group has a position available for a hardworking, safety conscious and dedicated individual to join the Electrical department as a General Technical Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Assisting the team with maintenance and upgrading of existing electrical control and distribution systems

Ensure all electrical equipment is well maintained and isolated by the Qualified Artisan before conducting any work

Assist with carrying out repairs and maintenance on all electrical equipment

Assist with installing conduit, cable racking and cables according to standard work requirement as and when instructed

Identify and able to select appropriate hand tools

Able to use basic power tools

Housekeeping

Assist the department manager and Qualified Artisans with ad-hoc duties

Qualifying Criteria

Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience

Adhering to the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Grade 12 matric certificate or equivalent

Good communication skills, (speak, read and write English)

Prepared to work overtime

Qualifying Attributes:

Must be able to work with minimum supervision

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Self-motivated and results orientated

Must have sober habits

Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment

Attention to detail

Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment

Good hand-eye coordination

Full understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety Rules and regulations

Time and priority management

Display a professional work approach

Logical and detail orientated

Excellent standards of execution

Other Information:

Job title : General Technical Assistant

Job type : Permanent position

Benefits include

Provident fund

Life cover at 4X annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h30-17h00: Monday-Thursday

07h30-16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Please note applications for this position closes on Friday, 16 October 2026 .

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorized to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.