Machine Operation Assistant

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000688/DM

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Machine Operation Assistant

Stipend: R 6 400.00

Location: Pietermaritzburg

POSITION INFO:
About the role
To support the efficient operation of machinery by assisting the Machine Operator with machine setup, monitoring, and maintenance to ensure smooth production flow and product quality.

Responsibilities

Learn to assist the primary machine operator in running various batches on various machines (Semi Auto encapsulation; auto encapsulation; blister packing)
Learning to perform in process checks during manufacture (Capsule weight checks; capsule length; capsule appearance; blister checks; batch code and exp monitoring; and so on.)
Machine cleaning and readiness checks
Primary packing (capsule bottling and sealing)

Skills and Competencies:

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric
Attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Physically fit and able to stand for long periods.
Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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