General Assistant – Cleaning & Maintenance

Company: SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Type: Permanent

Application Link: sametal.co.za

About the Role

We are looking for reliable, hard‑working individuals to join our Cleaning & Maintenance team. The successful candidate will help keep our yard and surrounding areas clean and safe, perform basic plumbing and machinery upkeep, and support general maintenance duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping and cleaning of the yard and surrounding sites.
• Cleaning and maintaining heavy‑duty machinery and equipment.
• Cleaning oil spills and other hazardous materials.
• Perform minor/basic technical tasks as required.
• Support general upkeep duties and ad‑hoc tasks.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety rules.
• Ability to handle tools, including cutting machines.
• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations.

Attributes

• Self‑motivated and hard‑working.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Physically fit; able to lift and move materials and tools.
• Adheres to safety rules and maintains a tidy work area.
• Works well as part of a team or independently.
• Honest, reliable, and open to learning new skills.
• Capable of multitasking and managing a demanding workload.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.

Benefits

• Provident fund membership.
• Life cover at 4× annual salary.
• Funeral cover.
• 15 paid leave days per annum.
• Long‑service leave after five years of employment.

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 17:00

Friday: 07:30 – 16:00

Overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page and submit your application.