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Operator Paint at South African Airways Technical (SAAT)
South African Airways Technical (SAAT)
October 6, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Purpose
Perform final Preparation of Aircraft and parts for paint strip or painting this includes the use of hand tools and pneumatic machinery (Orbital sanders)
Principal Accountabilities
Perform preparation of aircraft and parts
Sanding / Masking
Acknowledge receipt and monitor movement of work in progress
Complete and sign all relevant documentation
Assist with general hangar and workshop house keeping:
Cleaning of work area/equipmentEquipment, spares and material movement
Assist technicians with general preparation
Washing and cleaning of aircraft parts
Sanding aircraft parts
Clean the work area and all general workshop housekeeping
Assit with sealant activities, e.g removal, cleaning of lap joints, apllication and removal of masking tape
Complete and sign all relevant documentation (Labour Reporting)
Assist with the controlling and movement of spares, equipment and materials
Removing tap eetc after any job completion
Perform any other duties alocated by paint technician, SLT, Production Leader or Senior Manager
Must be prepared to work at various heights
be prepared to work with a variety of chemicals, thinners and other solvents
No parts are to be placed on floor without protective materila
Applicant must be able to mask certain areas of aircraft and aircraft parts prior to painting
All work to be carried out as per lay down procedure
Qualifications & Experience
Grade 12 or equivalent
PC Literate
Knowledge and Skills
Have knowledge of the SAA Technical Organisation
Have inter-personal skills
Have knowledge of hazardous material/chemicals
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Attributes
Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety;
Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People
Self-motivated
Team player
Deadline:14th October,2026
Perform final Preparation of Aircraft and parts for paint strip or painting this includes the use of hand tools and pneumatic machinery (Orbital sanders)
Principal Accountabilities
Perform preparation of aircraft and parts
Sanding / Masking
Acknowledge receipt and monitor movement of work in progress
Complete and sign all relevant documentation
Assist with general hangar and workshop house keeping:
Cleaning of work area/equipmentEquipment, spares and material movement
Assist technicians with general preparation
Washing and cleaning of aircraft parts
Sanding aircraft parts
Clean the work area and all general workshop housekeeping
Assit with sealant activities, e.g removal, cleaning of lap joints, apllication and removal of masking tape
Complete and sign all relevant documentation (Labour Reporting)
Assist with the controlling and movement of spares, equipment and materials
Removing tap eetc after any job completion
Perform any other duties alocated by paint technician, SLT, Production Leader or Senior Manager
Must be prepared to work at various heights
be prepared to work with a variety of chemicals, thinners and other solvents
No parts are to be placed on floor without protective materila
Applicant must be able to mask certain areas of aircraft and aircraft parts prior to painting
All work to be carried out as per lay down procedure
Qualifications & Experience
Grade 12 or equivalent
PC Literate
Knowledge and Skills
Have knowledge of the SAA Technical Organisation
Have inter-personal skills
Have knowledge of hazardous material/chemicals
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Attributes
Demonstrate the SAA values: Customer Focus; Accountability; Integrity; Safety;
Excellence In Performance; Valuing Our People
Self-motivated
Team player
Deadline:14th October,2026