Artisan Assistant (x2) (Pietermaritzburg) at AFGRI Equipment

Description

•  To assist a qualified artisan in the maintenance of all machinery and equipment within the AFGRI Animal Feeds business unit.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• 1-year practical maintenance experience within a feed factory environment

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assist with maintenance tasks, provide recommendations for repairs or replacements, and ensure machine availability.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic working area, clean tools, and store them properly.
• Adhere to scheduled working hours and work overtime as needed.
• Follow safe working procedures, wear PPE, report unsafe conditions, and comply with safety regulations.
• Monitor and prevent food safety risks, maintain cleanliness, and adhere to cleaning programs.
• Participate in HACCP team activities, adhere to bio-security programs, and ensure tools and work areas are clean.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Hands-on abilities for general and building maintenance
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Understanding general maintenance

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Hardworking and able to work overtime
• Mechanically and practically inclined
• Positive attitude
• Proactive, thinking ahead
• Problem-solving skills
• Reliability
• Safety conscious

Closing Date: 27 June 2025