The General Assistant Jobs 2026 opportunity at Macsteel is available in the Paint Mixing Department in Brakpan, Gauteng. These General Assistant Jobs involve assisting machine operators, supporting equipment setup and operation, moving materials and containers, maintaining cleanliness in the production area, monitoring quality and following workplace safety procedures. Manufacturing experience and a forklift licence are advantageous.
Position Details
- Job Title: General Assistant – Paint Mixing Department
- Company: Macsteel
- Business Unit: Roofing
- Division: Harvey
- Department: Production
- Job Grade: H
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Category: Manufacturing
- Number of Positions: 1
- Location: Brakpan, Gauteng
- Country: South Africa
- Minimum Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate
- Reference Number: MCS260907-6
- Closing Date: 12 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the General Assistant Jobs, applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Minimum NQF Level 4–5 / Grade 12 or Higher Certificate.
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
- Basic understanding of workplace health and safety practices.
- Willingness to work shifts.
- Willingness to work weekends and overtime when required.
- Knowledge of material grades and steel products is advantageous.
- A valid forklift licence is advantageous.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous.
Skills Required
Applicants interested in the General Assistant Jobs 2026 should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Basic production knowledge.
- Safety awareness.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good housekeeping habits.
- Physical ability to move materials and containers.
- Ability to identify and report faults or unsafe conditions.
- Ability to work efficiently in a production environment.
- Reliability and responsibility.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work shifts and under production demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing general duties required for the smooth running of the paint department.
- Supporting machine operators with production activities.
- Assisting with the setup and operation of equipment.
- Maintaining cleanliness and order within the production area.
- Following required housekeeping standards.
- Conducting routine safety inspections.
- Reporting unsafe acts and working conditions.
- Handling and storing hazardous materials safely according to established procedures.
- Monitoring and checking product quality.
- Reporting non-conformances promptly.
- Stacking products according to the approved layout plan.
- Moving full and empty containers to designated locations as instructed.
- Recording production information.
- Recording downtime and wastage.
- Reporting equipment faults and defects.
- Reporting maintenance requirements in the designated area.
- Assisting other departments when required.
- Following Macsteel company policies, procedures and production standards.
- Supporting safe and efficient daily production operations.
Why Apply
- Gain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Develop practical production skills.
- Gain exposure to paint mixing and production activities.
- Learn about workplace safety and quality procedures.
- Develop experience supporting machine operators.
- Gain exposure to material handling and product movement.
- Develop housekeeping and production discipline.
- Strengthen your CV with manufacturing experience.
- Gain experience in a structured production environment.
- Develop teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Potentially use forklift skills if you hold a valid forklift licence.
- Build valuable experience within the manufacturing industry.
Important Notes
- Knowledge of material grades and steel products is advantageous.
- A forklift licence is advantageous.
- Manufacturing or production experience is advantageous.
- Candidates must be willing to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required.
- Applicants must understand basic workplace safety practices.
- The position involves handling and storing hazardous materials according to company procedures.
- Candidates must maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping standards.
- Quality issues, faults, defects and unsafe conditions must be reported promptly.
- The General Assistant Jobs require candidates to follow Macsteel policies and procedures.