Senior Artisan Boilermaker / Fitter (Manufacturing / Engineering / Mining) - Krugersdorp And 20[...]

Ananzi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Assistant to the Spares Manager. This hands-on role requires someone with a blend of technical expertise in manufacturing and strong administrative abilities. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, fluent in both English and Afrikaans, and capable of drafting technical reports. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, coordinating refurbishments, and managing logistics within a dynamic office environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans is required.
• Ability to draft technical reports for clients.
• Solid engineering background with technical drawing reading skills.
• Understanding of steel manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager – Spares and Services daily.
• Coordinate equipment refurbishments and repairs.
• Manage logistics and synchronize deliveries.
• Expedite manufacturing of spare components.
• Provide technical support to sales personnel.

Skills

Hands-on technical expertise

Proactive mindset

Strong communication skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Education

Matric

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The largest manufacturer of vibrating mineral processing is seeking an experienced artisan – preferably a Boilermaker or Fitter – who has transitioned from the workshop into an office‑based role.

Take up a role as Assistant to Spares Manager.

As the Assistant Manager – Spares and Services, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our Spares Manager and ensuring the smooth execution of refurbishment and repair operations.

This is a hands‑on, detail‑driven position ideal for someone who's evolved from the workshop floor into a dynamic office environment.

You should bring a blend of hands‑on technical expertise and administrative competence, with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to the Manager – Spares and Services.
• Oversee and coordinate equipment refurbishments, vibrator motor repairs, enhancements and variations, geared exciter repairs, and motor drive assemblies.
• Manage logistics: synchronize collections and deliveries with freight contractors.
• Expedite production of all active manufactured spare components.
• Offer technical support to internal sales personnel.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
• Excellent writing skills and grammar – capable of drafting technical reports for clients.
• Solid engineering and manufacturing background – must be able to read technical drawings and understand steel manufacturing processes.
• Matric.