Assembly Line Operator (Component Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network
Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the wiring harness factory in Prospecton. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Prospecton (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station

What you need

  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination

Nice if you have

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

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID book or card plus Grade 12 results.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

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

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationProspecton, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAutomotive
ExperienceEntry level
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date9 December 2026
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