Diesel Mechanic

Ikwezi Mining; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ikwezi Mining is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair earthmoving equipment both on site and in the workshop. You will be responsible for machine assessments, job cards, and providing field support during dispatches.

The role requires a trade-tested diesel/mechanical qualification, Matric, and at least 5 years’ experience with verifiable references. A valid driver’s license and basic auto electrical knowledge are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate is required.
• Qualified earthmoving equipment or diesel mechanic; trade tested.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with traceable references.
• Auto electrical experience is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Proven field service experience is essential.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair technical equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct repair and service work on site and in the workshop.
• Perform machine assessments and complete job cards.
• Provide service and customer support during field visits.
• Coordinate workflow with the schedule.
• Manage on-site installation, maintenance and testing tasks.
• Diagnose errors and implement proper solutions.
• Prepare timely and detailed service reports.
• Operate vehicles safely and use field automation systems.
• Follow all field procedures and protocols.
• Collaborate with the technical team and share information.

Skills

Earthmoving equipment

Diesel mechanic

Trade tested

Field service

Driver's license

5+ years field experience

Auto electrical

Diagnostic equipment

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Trade-tested diesel mechanic

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

As a Diesel Mechanic, your key responsibility will be the overall maintenance and repairs of earthmoving equipment. The successful candidate should be physically and mentally fit and have a solid knowledge of basic mechanic’s tools, service and diagnostic equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting repair and service work both on site and in the workshop
• Machine assessments and complete job cards
• Provide service and customer support during field visits or dispatches
• Tie workflow to schedule
• Manage all on site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks
• Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions
• Produce timely and detailed service reports
• Operate vehicle in a safe manner and use field automation systems
• Follow all company’s filed procedures and protocols
• Co-operate with technical team and share information across the organisation
• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• Must be a qualified earthmoving equipment mechanic or diesel mechanic (trade tested)
• 5 years’ experience after qualification – with traceable references
• Auto electrical will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s license
• Proven field service experience
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedule