Diesel Mechanic FTC

Avi-Pvt.-Ltd-1; Gansbaai; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

I&J Aquaculture in Gansbaai invites a skilled Diesel Mechanic for a 6-month contract. You will maintain and repair vehicles, tractors, diesel generators and assist with pond and mechanical maintenance.

The role requires 5-7 years' experience with industrial and agricultural equipment, welding and fabrication skills, and a valid Diesel Mechanic Red Seal. Reports to the Mechanical Manager and contributes to smooth farm operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience with Industrial and Agricultural equipment.
• Experience in welding and general fabrication including basic fitting and turning and boiler making.
• Completed Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Trade Test is essential.
• Understanding and application of OHSA regulations.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tractors, trailers and other farm transport to keep them roadworthy.
• Perform repairs on gearboxes, paddles and screens of seaweed ponds to support production.
• Fabricate stainless-steel tables for the packing and grading department.
• Provide maintenance on pumps, drum filters and blowers per maintenance program.
• Major service on all diesel generators and compile maintenance reports.
• Fulfil critical night shift duties on the farm.
• Assist with quarterly grading machine services and attend to breakdowns as required.

Skills

Industrial equipment maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Fitting & turning

Computer skills

Education

Red Seal Diesel Mechanic

Job description

At I&J, part of AVI, we have combined 115 years of excellence with a forward-thinking approach to the fishing industry. As a leader in premium seafood, including Cape Hake and farmed Cape Abalone, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities. Our latest innovation, Air-Fri’kn Amazing, brings bold flavours and crispy perfection to your air fryer, showcasing our passion for quality and customer-centric excellence.

Why Join I&J?

• Industry Leader: Work with a renowned brand known for premium Cape Hake and farmed Abalone.
• Sustainability Focused: Contribute to responsible fishing practices with MSC accreditation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that empowers and invests in local communities.

Grow, Innovate, Succeed!

We have an incredible opportunity for a DIESEL MECHANIC, 6-month contract at I&J Aquaculture in Gansbaai. In this role, you will be responsible to provide maintenance and repairs of vehicles, tractors, diesel generators including major service, ponds and mechanical assistance with preventative and reactive maintenance work.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Mechanical Manager
• Direct Reports: 2

Key Areas of Impact:

Tractors, trailers and other transport

• Keeping all tractors, trailers and other transport on the farm in good serviceable condition.
• Ensure minimum stockholding is maintained.
• Complete weekly checklist on all farm vehicles and ensure these are kept in a roadworthy condition.

Repairs and maintenance of Seaweed ponds maintenance

• Repairs and maintenance on the gearboxes, paddles and screens of the seaweed ponds to support the seaweed department with constant supply of good quality and quantity of seaweed to feed the abalone to obtain maximum growth.
• Keeping downtime to the minimum and record downtime on pond operations and maintenance.

General Fabrication

• Support the technical department with daily repairs and maintenance and upgrade to the plant and equipment.
• Repair to screens on the suction cages on the pipelines when cleaning and according to maintenance program.
• Building stainless-steel tables for the packing and grading department to ensure they are up to date with the HACCP standards.

General repairs and maintenance

• Support the technical team with maintenance and repairs on pumps, drum filters and blowers according to the maintenance program to ensure good supply and constant water and air to the tanks.

Generators

• Major service on all diesel generators and compilation of maintenance reports.
• General breakdown and daily preventative maintenance.

Technical

• Fulfil critical night shift duties on the farm.

Reports and maintenance to the Grading Machines

• Assist with quarterly grading machine services.
• Attend to grading machine breakdown as required.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working with Industrial and Agricultural equipment.
• Experience in welding and general fabrication including basic fitting and turning and boiler making.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Completed Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Trade Test is essential.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Understanding and application of relevant OHSA regulations.
• Strong computer skills.