Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mamelodi, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Automotive
R10 750 – R12 750/month
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Job Description

The wiring harness factory in Mamelodi needs operators who follow the standard work and speak up when something is wrong. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Mamelodi, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules

What you need

  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Grade 12 certificate

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

  • 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. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID book or card, proof of address plus Grade 12 results.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryR10 750 – R12 750/month
Job TypeContract
LocationMamelodi, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
Posted4 October 2026
Closing Date7 November 2026
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