Turner Artisan at Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd

ROLE OVERVIEW:

• To manufacture, repair, maintain and refurbish mechanical components and equipment used in fishing operations, cold storage facilities, and marine vessels.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Machining and Fabrication

• Operate conventional and/or CNC lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and grinding equipment.
• Manufacture and repair shafts, bushes, sleeves, bearings, pulleys, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, verniers, dial indicators, and other measuring instruments.

Maintenance and Repairs

• Conduct maintenance and repair work on fish processing equipment and factory machinery.
• Assist with breakdown repairs to minimize operational downtime.
• Refurbish worn mechanical components to extend equipment life.
• Support planned maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules.

Vessel and Marine Support

• Carry out machining and repair work on vessel components where required.
• Repair shafts, pump components, winch parts, hydraulic system components, and other marine equipment.
• Assist during vessel maintenance periods and dry-docking activities

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade Test Certificate as a Turner Artisan (Red Seal preferred).
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' post-trade experience in a marine, fishing, or engineering environment.
• Experience operating conventional lathes and milling machines.
• Marine or fishing industry experience will be advantageous.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/KNOWLEDGE

• Mechanical maintenance principles.
• Engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Precision measurement techniques.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Basic welding and fabrication knowledge advantageous

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Problem-solving skills.
• Technical aptitude and engineering mindset.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Planning and organizing ability.

Deadline:18th October,2026