General Technical Assistant at SA Metal Group
Employer: SA Metal Group
Position: General Technical Assistant
Department: Electrical Department
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years
Salary: Not Specified
Job Overview
SA Metal Group is looking for a hardworking, safety-conscious, and technically minded General Technical Assistant to support its electrical department. The successful candidate will assist qualified artisans, electricians, and management with electrical maintenance, repairs, installations, and upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with maintenance and upgrading of electrical control and distribution systems.
- Support repairs and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Assist with installation of conduits, cable racking, cable supports, and cables.
- Use hand and power tools safely and correctly.
- Maintain good housekeeping and workplace safety standards.
- Support qualified artisans and the department manager with technical tasks.
- Report equipment faults and unsafe conditions.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 3 years relevant working experience.
- Good English communication skills.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work overtime when needed.
Benefits
- Provident Fund
- Life Cover (4× annual salary)
- Funeral Cover
- 15 days paid annual leave per year
- Long-service leave after 5 years
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 17:00
- Friday: 07:30 – 16:00
- Overtime may be required.
CV Keywords
General Technical Assistant, Electrical Maintenance, Technical Support, Electrical Installation, Equipment Servicing, Electrical Repairs, Cable Installation, Conduit Installation, Industrial Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Health and Safety, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Teamwork, Fault Finding
Place to Apply
Apply through the SA Metal Group Careers Portal:
https://sametal.co.za/careers/
You can also search for "General Technical Assistant - Electrical Department" on the SA Metal Group careers page or LinkedIn Jobs.
Why Apply?
This permanent position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established industrial environment, gain valuable electrical maintenance experience, and develop your technical skills alongside qualified artisans and electricians.
