Tractor Assembly and Container Unpacking Assistant

SUMMARY:
A Cape Town employer is seeking an experienced assistant to support tractor assembly and container unpacking at its Blackheath site. The role suits a hands-on candidate with a mechanical or technical background and at least two years of container-unpacking experience.

POSITION INFO:
POSITION: Tractor Assembly and Container Unpacking Assistant
AREA: Blackheath
Location: Cape Town
Type: Temporary to Permanent, depending on workload
Start Date: To be confirmed
Hourly Rate: R45–R65 per hour, negotiable for the right experience
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric
• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in container unpacking. A mechanical or technical background is required; tractor assembly experience is advantageous.
• Certificates: Forklift licence is advantageous. Telehandler experience is also beneficial; training may be arranged for a suitable candidate.
• Medical: Must meet the role’s medical fitness requirements.

• Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Employment Type: Temporary to permanent, depending on workload.
• Travel – Own Vehicle: To be confirmed. Local driving in Cape Town may be required.
• Pay: R45–R65 per hour; a higher rate may be considered for a suitably experienced candidate.
• PPE: Safety shoes, reflective vest and hard hat.
• Benefits: May be considered after one year.

• Assist with tractor assembly and related mechanical tasks.
• Unpack containers safely and efficiently.
• Handle and organise equipment, parts and materials.
• Operate a forklift or telehandler if licensed and authorised.
• Assist with local driving in Cape Town when required.
• Follow site health and safety procedures and wear the required PPE.