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 Trade:
– Instrumentation
- Higher qualification in the relevant engineering discipline (N5/N6 would be advantageous)