Assistant Diesel Technician

General Heavy Marine; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Assistant Diesel Technicians to join their team in Cape Town. This junior position involves ensuring quality service and maintenance on port machinery, including forklifts and reach stackers. The role requires mechanical certification and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work under deadlines, and a commitment to safety. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operations and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical certification and trade test or relevant qualification is required.
• At least 1-2 years working experience in a similar field.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and servicing heavy machinery like forklifts and bulldozers.
• Conducting maintenance and troubleshooting systems and equipment.
• Daily reporting of breakdowns and completion of job cards.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Planning skills

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

Mechanical certification

Trade test or relevant qualification

Driver’s License

Job description

Position: Assistant Diesel Technicians
Company: General Heavy Marine (Pty) Ltd
Location: Cape Town

We are looking for Assistant Diesel Technicians to join our Durban branch reporting to the Operations Manager. Technicians are required to ensure customers are supplied with quality service, maintenance, and repairs on port machinery such as forklifts and reach stackers.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Repairing, servicing, and conducting maintenance of heavy machinery (such as forklifts, empty container handlers, bulldozers, etc.)
2. Performing initial visual inspections.
3. Performing preventative maintenance.
4. Trouble-shooting systems and equipment.
5. Adhering to deadlines and targets.
6. Ensuring safety is adhered to in all tasks.
7. Daily reporting of breakdowns to the senior technician and on relevant group chats.
8. Completion of job cards and providing feedback to the Operations Manager in writing.

Requirements

1. Mechanical certification and trade test or relevant qualification is required.
2. Driver’s License.
3. At least 1-2 years working experience in a similar field.
4. Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
5. Familiarity with technical concepts, port machinery, and operating systems.
6. Ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics.

Skills

1. Complex problem solving and critical thinking.
2. Interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively with other technicians.
3. Time management and planning skills.
4. Adaptable and flexible with excellent ability to multitask.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria are invited to apply for the above position. Please note, this is a junior position. Kindly specify on the subject line which branch you are applying for. Applications must be forwarded to [e-mail] Ref: GHMADT