STC - Fitter Assistant SAA Technical (12 months)

Job Purpose

The Fitter Assistant provides practical assistance to qualified Fitters and other artisans in the inspection, servicing, maintenance, installation and repair of mechanical plant, machinery and equipment. The role prepares tools and work areas, handles components and materials, performs allocated basic maintenance tasks under supervision, and supports safe, reliable and efficient facilities operations.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist Fitters with planned and corrective maintenance activities
• Support the inspection, servicing, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment
• Clean, lubricate, and prepare equipment and components for maintenance activities
• Assist with the removal, replacement, and handling of mechanical parts
• Prepare tools, materials, and work areas before maintenance tasks
• Transport and organise components, equipment, and maintenance materials
• Maintain housekeeping standards in workshops, plant rooms, and work areas
• Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned and stored correctly after use
• Assist with routine equipment inspections
• Identify and report visible defects, leaks, damage, or abnormal equipment conditions
• Support basic troubleshooting activities under supervision
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements and safe work procedures
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly
• Assist with lockout, isolation, and other safety controls as directed
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, and incidents promptly
• Assist with completing maintenance records and work orders
• Record maintenance activities and equipment information accurately
• Support stock control by identifying material and spare part requirements
• Respond to maintenance requests and breakdown support activities
• Assist artisans during shutdowns, projects, and equipment upgrades
• Provide general labour and technical support as required by supervisors

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
• A mechanical engineering, fitting or maintenance-related certificate at NQF Level 4 will be an advantage
• At least 1-year practical experience assisting artisans in a mechanical, facilities, industrial, manufacturing or maintenance environment will be an advantage
• Basic exposure to pumps, bearings, valves, gearboxes, shafts, couplings or comparable mechanical equipment will be an advantage
• Relevant safety training, including manual handling, lockout/isolation or working at heights, will be an advantage
• Ability to perform physical tasks, work in plant or workshop environments and use required PPE
• The role does not require independent artisan certification and must operate under the direction of a qualified Fitter or responsible supervisor

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanical tools, components and workshop practices
• Safe use and care of hand tools and basic power tools
• Basic measuring, marking, fastening, cleaning and lubrication skills
• Awareness of mechanical hazards, PPE and safe working procedures
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Basic numeracy, literacy and job-card record keeping
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ability to identify and report visible defects or unsafe conditions

Attributes

• Safety conscious
• Reliable
• Willing to learn
• Team orientated
• Disciplined
• Quality focused
• Physically capable
• Responsible
• Detail orientated
• Service focused

Additional Information

Please note: This ia 12-month contract position. There should be no expectation of permanent placement upon completion of the 12-month contract period.