DIESEL AND PETROL MECHANIC

Kabstrading Co; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking skilled technicians to perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers. You will diagnose engine, transmission, braking, suspension, and electrical faults, conduct inspections, and maintain thorough service records.

Applicants should be able to use advanced diagnostic tools, assist with roadside breakdowns, ensure safety compliance, and support junior technicians where required. This role is based in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, braking, suspension, and electrical faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and root-cause analysis.
• Use advanced diagnostic equipment and scanning software to identify faults.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and service reports.
• Assist with roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and workshop procedures.
• Support and mentor junior technicians where required.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on trucks, and trailers.
• Diagnose and repair engine, transmission, braking, suspension, and electrical faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and root‑cause analysis.
• Use advanced diagnostic equipment and scanning software to identify faults.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and service reports.
• Assist with roadside breakdowns and emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and workshop procedures.
• Support and mentor junior technicians where required.