Maintenance Assistant Gr 1 Mechanical

Job Requisition ID

11781

Closing Date

01 April 2026

OME

Sasolburg & Natref Ops

Location

Sasolburg, Free state

Purpose of Job

A Maintenance Assistant supports the Maintenance team by providing effective equipment maintenance assistance and reliability while adhering to procedures/codes, to increase stability and maintain sustainability of equipment

Key Accountabilities

• Safety procedures, works instruction, emergency preparedness
• Hand tools (Drill, screw driver, grinder, paint brush, portable tools)
• Use trade related hand tools safely
• Dexterity (Handyman skills)
• Interpret written information Working at heights
• Working in confined spaces
• Identification of lifting tackle
• Inspect lifting tackle pre and after use, and report defects
• Collecting equipment from stores
• Load rigging equipment onto trolley
• Off load rigging equipment on site
• Attach rigging equipment to plant equipment
• Control load by using guide ropes
• Keep people out of barricaded areas, assist in removing rigging equipment from plant equipmentEnsure that housekeeping is always adhered to.
• Load equipment correctly on truck
• Identify the correct securing method and equipment
• Plan appropriate route Identify correct equipment
• Select correct slinging method for simple routine task
• Select correct rigging equipment for simple routine tasks
• Conduct simple, routine rigging tasks
• Remove, transport and install non-complicated valves identified by the foreman
• Remove, transport and install non-complicated pipes and lines identified by the foreman
• Operate pendant controlled overhead cranes
• Perform tasks using a forklift Operate alimak lifts
• MANAGEMENT RESULTS
• Participates in root cause analyses and provides feedback to RCA teams.
• Carries out work according to planning
• Participates in daily morning meetings to discuss work assignments.
• Provides adequate feedback to supervisor on work progress
• Applies and adheres to safety standards and requirements to support safety.
• Maintains good housekeeping and adheres to waste disposal procedures.
• Identifies faults by using applicable methods to ensure equipment availability.
• LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH RESULTS
• Attends training courses and seminars as per training matrix to improve competency and skills.
• Identifies personal training and development needs and incorporates into PDP with foreman approval.
• Support the goals and vision of the business by meeting deadlines.
• CUSTOMER AND RELATIONSHIP RESULTS
• Performs plant inspections and repairs as required to ensure equipment reliability.
• Provides adequate feedback to customers on work progress.
• Conducts My IMS/Enablon inspections to maintain and improve plant sustainability.
• INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT RESULTS
• Ensures the correct history feedback is captured to improve renewals/upgrades and critical spares are replaced
• Attends and interacts in toolbox talks to improve plant safety.
• Attends and interacts in PDAs and RCAs to improve plant safety and stability.
• Spot continuous improvement opportunities in own work area

Formal Education

High School / School Diploma or similar

Working Experience

0 - 2 relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills