Artisan Assistant (JDI) at Senwes

Job Description
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Assist Technician with Maintenance and Repairs

• Assist the Technician with servicing agricultural equipment, ensuring timely completion of routine maintenance tasks.
• Support in conducting scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce the likelihood of equipment breakdowns.
• Help identify potential mechanical faults and assist in carrying out basic troubleshooting activities.
• Use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and correctly to support repair and maintenance work.
• Follow instructions from the Technician closely to perform minor mechanical adjustments or parts replacements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of tools, workbenches, and work areas to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist with the preparation of machinery and tools required for service jobs.

Assist with Ad-hoc Enquiries and tasks

• Carry out various ad hoc tasks as required by the Technician or Workshop Manager.
• Assist in the transportation and handling of parts, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable SANS (South African National Standards) and company safety protocols.
• Support compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, reporting any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Provide general support to workshop operations, including housekeeping, inventory checks, and administrative assistance when required.

Training

• Attend all internal and external training sessions as may be required to stay up-to-date with technical skills and knowledge.
• Apply newly acquired knowledge in daily work and demonstrate skills learned.
• Identify personal skill gaps and take initiative to improve performance through Continuous learning.

Job Requirements

• National Senior Certificate
• At least 1-2 years relevant mechanical work experience in an agricultural Environment

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical skills using basic hand and power tools
• Safety-focused with good Health and Safety awareness
• Customer-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, assertive, and well organised with good time management
• Bilingual with high attention to detail, accuracy, and tidiness
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and the agricultural industry
• Understanding of customer service; JDI standards learned on the job