Machine Operator (Catalytic Converter Plant) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal
Temporary
Posted 3 hours ago
Temporary Automotive
R10 250 – R12 750/month
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Job Description

Quality and speed go together at this vehicle assembly plant in Prospecton. You'll be part of that. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is Prospecton-based, with most of your time spent at a vehicle assembly plant.

The work, day to day

  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans

You'll need

  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

How to apply

  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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 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.

How to stand out

  • 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 250 – R12 750/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationProspecton, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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