The purpose of this position is to ensure that best management practices are followed in all areas of responsibility regarding the Workshop - operations, procedures and actions. Promoting a customer service orientated business, to implement and uphold actions in line with company strategic vision.

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

Technical / Mechanical assistance to be given to technicians / mechanics as and when requested:
Assist technicians / mechanics with adjustment, maintenance, part replacement and repair of equipment / machines.
Carry out minor repairs; responsible to do such requested repairs according to instruction, correctly and promptly.
Assist with stripping / disassembling of equipment in order to perform checks / do quotes / complete repairs; assist with re-assembly of equipment.
Cleaning and lubrication of machinery, vehicles, equipment, tools
General cleaning of parts and / or equipment
Ensuring cleanliness and neatness of work area, store and / or yard area – e.g., housekeeping, cleaning of oil spills, etc.
Provide general physical assistance to technicians / mechanics / supervisor as and when requested.
Charging and changeover of batteries.
Inspect, clean and testing of batteries and chargers.
Must generally act and work in an efficient and safety conscious manner.
Must operate equipment, use hand power tools and specialized hand tools in correct and safe manner with or without supervision.
Perform various other tasks the technicians might need the workshop assistant to do.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and experience required for this position:
Appropriate job-related work experience including technical.
Ability to drive a forklift, have forklift operator’s license or have the ability and competence to successfully obtain a forklift operator’s license.
Must have knowledge of machines and tools and their uses.
Must have practical knowledge and experience of disassembling (stripping) of machines and reassembling.
Must have practical knowledge and experience of various minor repairs to equipment / machines.
Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out.
Good communication skills with people at all levels in an organization – must be able to converse comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English.
Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time.
Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions.
Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.