Diesel Mechanic

Unitrans; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemicals sector is offering a permanent position for a Diesel Mechanic at their Sasolburg workshop. The role entails repairing and maintaining diesel/petrol machines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding vehicle roadworthiness. Candidates must be qualified artisans or recognized apprentices with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Qualified Artisan or recognized apprenticeship is essential.
• Up to 3 years’ relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain diesel/petrol machines and vehicles.
• Attend to breakdowns and perform necessary repairs.
• Administer regular reporting to management regarding services.

Skills

Mechanical problem diagnosis

Vehicle servicing

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Higher Certificate

Qualified Artisan or 5-year recognized apprentice

Job description

Closing Date 2025/06/10

Reference Number UNI250603-4

Job Title Diesel Mechanic

Business Unit / Division Chemicals

Contract Naledi Workshop

Job Type Classification Permanent - Normal

Location - Town / City Sasolburg

Location - Province Free State

Location - Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Higher Certificate

Job Advert Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanic: responsible for the repairing and maintenance of all diesel/petrol/ machines, motor vehicles, pumps, generators in a company. Diagnoses, identifies and rectifies mechanical problems on vehicles and equipment. Plans work procedure. Overhauls or replaces carburettors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters and pumps. Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Artisan or 5 year recognised apprentice
• Valid driver's license, preferably EC
• Up to 3 years’ experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Servicing of company vehicles to predefined checklists
• Attend to breakdowns and carry out the necessary repairs
• Apply Health & Safety rules and regulations in all aspects of job
• Ensure vehicles are kept in line with legal requirements and company policies i.e. roadworthy etc.
• Maintain a safe and clean working place at all times
• Administer regular reporting to management regarding breakdowns, services etc
• Perform ancillary duties to the above as determined by management on an ongoing basis