Maintenance Assistant Gr 1 Mechanical -Sasolburg, Free state

Closing Date:01 April 2026

Purpose of Job:

A Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance team by providing effective equipment maintenance assistance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, to increase stability and maintain sustainability of equipment

Key Accountabilities:

Safety procedures, works instruction, emergency preparedness

Hand tools (Drill, screw driver, grinder, paint brush, portable tools)

Use trade related hand tools safely

Dexterity (Handyman skills)

Interpret written information Working at heights

Working in confined spaces

Identification of lifting tackle

Inspect lifting tackle pre and after use, and report defects

Collecting equipment from stores

Load rigging equipment onto trolley

Off load rigging equipment on site

Attach rigging equipment to plant equipment

Control load by using guide ropes

Keep people out of barricaded areas, assist in removing rigging equipment from plant equipmentEnsure that housekeeping is always adhered to.

Load equipment correctly on truck

Identify the correct securing method and equipment

Plan appropriate route Identify correct equipment

Select correct slinging method for simple routine task

Select correct rigging equipment for simple routine tasks

Conduct simple, routine rigging tasks

Remove, transport and install non-complicated valves identified by the foreman

Remove, transport and install non-complicated pipes and lines identified by the foreman

Operate pendant controlled overhead cranes

Perform tasks using a forklift Operate alimak lifts

MANAGEMENT RESULTS

Participates in root cause analyses and provides feedback to RCA teams.

Carries out work according to planning

Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.

Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress

Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety.

Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.

Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability.

LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH RESULTS

Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills.

Identifies personal training and development needs and incorporates into PDP with foreman approval.

Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.

CUSTOMER AND RELATIONSHIP RESULTS

Performs plant inspections and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability.

Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress.

Conducts My IMS/Enablon inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.

INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT RESULTS

Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced

Attends and interacts in toolbox talks to improve plant safety.

Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.

Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area