Diesel Mechanic

Advius; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius in Roodepoort, South Africa is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for a permanent role starting immediately. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy-duty trucks and equipment, perform servicing and preventative maintenance, and ensure roadworthy safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of workshop and heavy-duty repair experience and holds a relevant qualification, with a Code 10 or 14 license being a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' workshop and heavy-duty repair experience
• Valid driver’s licence (Code 8, 10 or 14 advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot engine, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Ensure vehicles meet safety and roadworthy standards
• Maintain accurate service and repair records

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics and repairs

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Preventative maintenance and servicing

Heavy-duty truck and fleet maintenance

Use of diagnostic tools and workshop

Health and safety and workshop

Education

Relevant qualification in a related field

Job description

Roodepoort, South Africa | Posted on 11/12/2026

A commercial vehicle repair workshop in Roodepoort is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join its team on a permanent basis with an immediate start. The successful candidate will inspect, diagnose and repair heavy-duty trucks and equipment, carry out servicing and preventative maintenance, and make sure every vehicle leaves the workshop safe and roadworthy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, diagnose and repair heavy-duty vehicles and equipment
• Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot engine, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Ensure vehicles meet safety and roadworthy standards
• Maintain accurate service and repair records

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant qualification in a related field
• Minimum 3 years' workshop and heavy-duty repair experience
• Valid driver's licence (Code 8, 10 or 14 advantageous)

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Diesel engine diagnostics and repairs
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Preventative maintenance and servicing
• Heavy-duty truck and fleet maintenance
• Use of diagnostic tools and workshop equipment
• Health and safety and workshop procedures

IDEAL CANDIDATE

This position suits a hands-on diesel mechanic with solid heavy-duty truck and fleet experience who can confidently diagnose engine, hydraulic and electrical faults and work independently in a busy commercial workshop. A heavy-vehicle driver's licence (Code 10 or 14) will be a strong advantage.