The key purpose of this role is for the incumbent to be trained as a qualified tradesman and to gain knowledge and experience as an artisan in the chosen trade.
Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
- Complete the 3–4-year apprentice programme as per company/ SETA requirements
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
- Compliance with all safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- To be trained and gain knowledge and experience
- Locating plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation/ systems
- Planning, budgeting and preparing for a job
- Evaluate and repair breakdowns and maintenance
- Continuously improve(optimise) plant, process equipment and systems
- Machine specific technical competence
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Engineering Aptitude
- Owner Mindset desirable but not essential
- Ability to work effectively in teams (team player) and independently
- Self-driven/motivated and action orientated
- Mental alertness, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Coaching ability
- Problem solving ability
- Attention to detail
- Conceptual skills
- Desire to grow competence and capability
- Physically fit, good vision and must not be colour blind
- Flexible working arrangements(e.g., ability to do shiftwork, overtime)
- Willing to attend periods of training in Johannesburg
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 with Mathematics &Science
- National Technical certificate (N4) to complete a program in the various Trades
- Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering (N5/N6 would be advantageous)
Additional Information:
- BAND: XII
SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing