Artisan Assistant: Rigging (Hay 09/B2)(Internal & External) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas:

Infrastructure Maintenance             

• Support the Rigging Foreman and Riggers in daily operations.
• Maintain efficient mechanical systems across all facilities
• Perform mechanical installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on Rigging, Mobile, Lifting and mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Conduct inspections and tests of mechanical systems to ensure functionality and safety.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults and issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in planning and executing mechanical projects, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work performed.
• Timeous return of completed Job Cards to Planning Office for capturing and recoveries.
• Perform maintenance functions independently.

SHEQ and Regulatory Compliance

• Adhere to local, national, and international mechanical codes and safety regulations.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in safety training and meetings.
• Perform regular checks and maintenance on safety equipment.
• Contribute to maintaining a culture of safety within the team.
• Conduct BBS observations.

Customer satisfaction

• Deliver high-quality mechanical maintenance services with minimal downtime.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to address mechanical issues.
• Ensure prompt and accurate completion of job cards.
• Aim for high customer satisfaction ratings by minimizing rework and defects
• Ensure Customer Job Card Rating is done on all defect job cards.
• Minimise non-conformances on work done.
• Avoid rework/comebacks.

Financial aspect

• Assist in managing inventory of mechanical supplies and equipment.
• Report any discrepancies or needs for replacement of tools and equipment.
• Support cost-effective practices in mechanical maintenance tasks.

Human resources

• Support training and mentoring of junior artisans or assistants.
• Maintain a positive working environment and foster teamwork.
• Participate in Green Area Meetings (Toolbox Talks) to review safety and work practices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

•  Understanding of mechanical systems and principles.
•  Proficiency in mechanical tools and equipment.
•  Knowledge and understanding of mechanical safety rules
•  Knowledge and use of mechanical tools and equipment
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Fault-finding abilities and fundamental knowledge of most of mechanical equipment’s failures 

COMPETENCIES

• Technical Skills
• Safety Orientation
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Resilience

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Currently working towards Trade Test Certificate - Rigger
• Drivers Licence (Compulsory)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in rigging and mechanical maintenance operations as an Artisan Assistant.
• Good knowledge of Necsa site facilities, mechanical system and safety equipment(advantageous)

Closing date: 31 July 2026.