Artisan Assistant

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Pietermaritzburg, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
Retail • Manufacturing
The Role
Assist artisans with inspection, minor assembly, cleaning, basic building maintenance, creating and closing job cards in the maintenance system, reporting hazards, and performing ad-hoc tasks under supervision.
Summary Generated by Built In

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

To assist artisans performing repairs and maintenance duties on machines relevant in the plant.

Competencies and Requirements


  • Grade 12 must have Electrical or mechanical background will be an advantage.
  • Technically orientated.
  • Must be prepared to work overtime and shifts.                                
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and a team player.
  • Problem solving abilities and fault finding.    
  • Prioritising and planning ability.
  • Willingness to be trained.
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance management systems (DMS) will be an advantage.
  • Computer literacy will be an advantage.                         


Key performance areas and responsibilities

  • Assist Artisans with day-to-day tasks, which include:
  • Inspection of machinery and equipment
  • Minor assembly of parts and equipment under the supervision of the Artisan.
  • Cleaning of machinery and equipment as per instruction from Maintenace Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, Planner or Artisan.
  • Cleaning of engineering department’s area, services areas of responsibility as per instruction from Maintenace Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, Planner or Artisan
  • Work from ladders and scaffolds as per business requirement.
  • Report Safety Hazards
  • Perform any other Ad-Hoc duties as requested by Artisan.
  • Responsible for personal Health and Safety at work.
  • Paticipate in the MECP and continuous improvement initaitives.
  • Create and close job cards on the maintenance management system (DMS).
  • Perform basic building maintenance work as needed.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Skills Required

  • Grade 12
  • Electrical or mechanical background
  • Technically orientated
  • Willingness to work overtime and shifts
  • Excellent interpersonal relations and teamwork
  • Problem solving and fault finding abilities
  • Prioritising and planning ability
  • Willingness to be trained
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance management systems (DMS)
  • Computer literacy
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The Company
HQ: Bryanston
7,958 Employees
Year Founded: 1920

What We Do

Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us

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