Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

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Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Contract
Posted 31 min ago
Contract Automotive
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Job Description

Quality and speed go together at this wiring harness factory in Ermelo. You'll be part of that. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Ermelo-based, with most of your time spent at a wiring harness factory. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What your day looks like

  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules

Must-haves

  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus

Helpful, not essential

  • Previous experience in an automotive plant
  • Basic computer skills
  • Forklift licence for material handling

On offer

  • Shift allowance and paid overtime
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID book or card, Grade 12 results plus proof of address.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Ermelo.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • Put your maths and English marks on your CV. Plants often use them to screen before the assessment.
  • Include any factory or line work you have done, even outside the car industry. It shows you can handle shift work.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationErmelo, Mpumalanga
CategoryAutomotive
Experience1+ years
Posted7 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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