Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

Quality and speed go together at this wiring harness factory in Gqeberha. You'll be part of that. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Gqeberha; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
• Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
• Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
• Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
• Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
• Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
• Keep your station clean using 5S rules

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

• Basic computer skills
• NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA

• Transport from nearby townships on some routes
• Shift allowance and paid overtime
• Staff canteen with subsidised meals
• Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade

• Many plants recruit through learnerships first. Watch for merSETA learnership adverts and apply early.
• Include any factory or line work you have done, even outside the car industry. It shows you can handle shift work.