Artisan Assistant (jdi)

Swellendam, Western Cape, 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

  • 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

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1639984
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned