Artisan Assistant (jdi)

Swellendam, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities




Assist Technician with Maintenance and Repairs




Assist the Technician with servicing agricultural equipment, ensuring timely completion of routine maintenance tasks. Support in conducting scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce the likelihood of equipment breakdowns. Help identify potential mechanical faults and assist in carrying out basic troubleshooting activities. Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and correctly to support repair and maintenance work. Follow instructions from the Technician closely to perform minor mechanical adjustments or parts replacements. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of tools, workbenches, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency. Assist with the preparation of machinery and tools required for service jobs.



Assist with Ad-hoc Enquiries and tasks




Carry out various ad hoc tasks as required by the Technician or Workshop Manager. Assist in the transportation and handling of parts, tools, and equipment. Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable SANS (South African National Standards) and company safety protocols. Support compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately. Provide general support to workshop operations, including housekeeping, inventory checks, and administrative assistance when required.

Training




Attend all internal and external training sessions as may be required to stay up-to-date with technical skills and knowledge. Apply newly acquired knowledge in daily work and demonstrate skills learned. Identify personal skill gaps and take initiative to improve performance through Continuous learning.


National Senior Certificate At least 1-2 years relevant mechanical work experience in an agricultural Environment

Skills & Knowledge




Strong technical skills using basic hand and power tools Safety-focused with good Health and Safety awareness Customer-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills Professional, assertive, and well organised with good time management Bilingual with high attention to detail, accuracy, and tidiness Knowledge of mechanical equipment and the agricultural industry Understanding of customer service; JDI standards learned on the job

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We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference. Kindly note that a consumer credit record and criminal background check will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances. Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly register on www.groepcareers.co.za to apply for the position. Should we not have contacted you within four weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE - 30 January 2026

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1636974
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Swellendam, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned