Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network
Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Automotive
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Job Description

The exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Johannesburg CBD needs operators who follow the standard work and speak up when something is wrong. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is an exhaust and catalytic converter plant on the Johannesburg CBD side of Gauteng.

What your day looks like

  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step

What you need

  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Grade 12 certificate

What you get

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

How to apply

  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): certified copy of your ID book or card 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
ExperienceEntry level
Posted7 November 2026
Closing Date13 December 2026
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