General Assistant (R&D)
Defy Appliances · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a forklift or Hyster, subject to the required training and certification
- Assist with transport testing
- Capture, record and communicate transport-testing results using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Act as a liaison between R&D, Stores and other relevant operational departments
- Assist with the identification, movement and scrapping of R&D products, materials and components
- Support product benchmarking activities, including product movement, preparation, measurement and documentation.
- Assist with prototype and non-critical product builds under the direction of the relevant engineer or specialist.
- Assist with production-line and Bill of Materials audits, including steel and plastic material-consumption checks and line evaluations.
- Provide driving and logistical support for audits, product collections, testing and other approved departmental activities.
- Support the daily operational requests of the R&D squads and Cooking Construction team.
- First Aid representative and Health and Safety representative, subject to departmental and company requirements.
- This role operates within an agile environment; task priorities and responsibilities may be adjusted based on departmental needs and operational demands
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Grade 12, relevant technical qualification and forklift license advantageous
- BOM Bill of Materials familiarity advantageous
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong computer proficiency Microsoft Office Suite
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Closing Date 17 August 2026