By Thabang Maimela  | 30 April 2026
Applicants are invited to apply for the PPC Artisan Assistant Job Opportunity
Are you looking to kickstart or grow your career in engineering within a mining or heavy industry environment? This Engineering Assistant opportunity offers a valuable chance to gain hands-on experience while working alongside skilled artisans and maintenance teams.
If you are passionate about engineering, willing to learn, and ready to work in a fast-paced industrial environment, this role can provide the foundation you need to build a long-term and successful career.
As an Engineering Assistant, you will play a crucial support role in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and reliability of plant machinery and equipment. You will work closely with experienced artisans, supervisors, and engineering teams to maintain high standards of performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
This role is ideal for individuals who want to gain practical exposure to real-world engineering processes, including inspections, maintenance support, and fault identification within a demanding industrial setting such as mining, quarrying, or heavy manufacturing.
You will become an important part of the maintenance team, contributing directly to the availability and efficiency of plant equipment. By supporting artisans during maintenance, installation, and repair work, you will help minimise downtime and ensure that operations run smoothly.
You will also be responsible for maintaining high levels of housekeeping within plant and workshop environments, ensuring that tools, equipment, and workspaces are clean, organised, and safe at all times.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:
You should also be adaptable, able to work under pressure, and committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
Additional requirements:
Your day-to-day duties will include:
This role is based in a mining or heavy industrial environment, which may include exposure to machinery, noise, and physically demanding tasks. You will be expected to follow strict safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
The role may require working flexible hours, including overtime, depending on operational requirements.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain real industry experience and build a strong foundation in engineering.
Benefits include:
If you are serious about building a future in engineering, this role can help you gain the experience and skills needed to advance your career.
I am Thabang Maimela, Founder and Editor of CareersPursuit, a platform dedicated to connecting job seekers with real opportunities across South Africa and beyond. With a strong focus on learnerships, apprenticeships, and entry-level jobs, my mission is to empower individuals by providing reliable, up-to-date career information that helps them take the next step toward employment and growth.
