Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant) – Fixed-Term

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Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Automotive
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the automotive component manufacturer in Johannesburg CBD. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is an automotive component manufacturer on the Johannesburg CBD side of Gauteng.

What you'll actually do

  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board

You'll need

  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination

Helpful, not essential

  • Basic computer skills
  • Previous experience in an automotive plant
  • NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA

What you get

  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): proof of address, Grade 12 results plus certified copy of your ID book or card.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Johannesburg CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Before you hit apply

  • 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
LocationJohannesburg CBD, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience4+ years
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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