Machine Operator (Catalytic Converter Plant) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Automotive
R10 750 – R13 750/month
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the seat and interior trim plant in Krugersdorp. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Krugersdorp; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle

You'll need

  • Good eyesight and hand coordination
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test

Helpful, not essential

  • Previous experience in an automotive plant
  • Forklift licence for material handling

On offer

  • Shift allowance and paid overtime
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes
  • 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. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID book or card, Grade 12 results plus proof of address.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

How to stand out

  • 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
SalaryR10 750 – R13 750/month
Job TypeContract
LocationKrugersdorp, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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