Commercial Vehicle Diesel Technician - Gauteng, Midvaal

Select Motor Recruitment; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Diesel Technician in Vereeniging, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in truck maintenance and repair, with a solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems. A valid driver's license and own transport are essentials. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, repairs, and maintaining records in a workshop environment. Applications close on 14 November 2025.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in truck maintenance & repair as a diesel technician.
• Valid driver's license (Code 10 is a bonus).
• Must have motor industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and tests to determine vehicle condition.
• Repair deficiencies by overhauling and replacing components.
• Conduct test drives to verify vehicle performance.
• Document services and repairs accurately.
• Provide technical guidance for other technicians.

Skills

Truck maintenance

Repair experience

Mechanical equipment comprehension

Electrical equipment comprehension

Education

Qualified Diesel Technician

Job description

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition through conducting inspections and tests, identifying worn and damaged parts
• Repairs vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, including but not limited to electrical components, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
• Complies with regulations of vehicle requirements by testing engine and safety
• Maintains vehicle records by documenting services and repairs
• Keeps workshop equipment in working order, following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Limit costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options
• Ensure supplies are ready by placing orders, verifying receipt
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job
• Provide technical guidance / support for other technicians in service department
• Housekeeping, make sure that the cleanliness of the workplace, tools and equipment
• Assist with routine non-mechanical / non-electrical and small repairs
• Maintain a daily flow of quality and accurate written records and other paperwork for invoices record purposes
• Ensure the highest standard of courtesy, client service and integrity when interacting with customers, colleagues and members of the public
• Perform workshop related work as required and any other duties required by Management

Requirements

• Qualified Diesel Technician
• Minimum of 3-5 years truck maintenance & repair experience as a diesel technician in a commercial vehicle dealership environment
• Experience on various brands
• Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and understand the operation of Mechanical, Electrical equipment and to repair the same
• Valid drivers license (Code 10 will be a bonus)
• Excellent Time keeping & Attendance
• Own Transport
• Motor Industry experience Essential!!!

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday 14 November 2025.