Machine Operator (Catalytic Converter Plant)

How2Apply Talent Network
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 3 days ago
Full-time Automotive
R9 500 – R12 750/month
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Job Description

Quality and speed go together at this seat and interior trim plant in Umhlanga. You'll be part of that. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a seat and interior trim plant on the Umhlanga side of KwaZulu-Natal.

What your day looks like

  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station

Must-haves

  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift

Nice if you have

  • NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA
  • Basic computer skills
  • Forklift licence for material handling

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  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 plus Grade 12 results.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  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 Umhlanga.

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.
  • Many plants recruit through learnerships first. Watch for merSETA learnership adverts and apply early.

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Job details
SalaryR9 500 – R12 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUmhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAutomotive
Experience2+ years
Posted21 October 2026
Closing Date19 November 2026
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