Diesel Mechanic, Stutterheim

Janine Hulme; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Janine Hulme seeks a Diesel Mechanic for a permanent, site-based role in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape. Requires trade-tested background and at least five years in a workshop environment, with experience on construction and agricultural machinery.

Valid driver’s license, strong English skills, and willingness to work overtime and weekends are essential. Responsibilities include repairs and servicing of company vehicles and plant, managing parts requisitions, updating job cards, and upholding safety

Qualifications

• Trade-tested diesel mechanic preferred.
• At least 5 years’ workshop experience with construction and agricultural machinery.
• Experience on large mechanical vehicles and equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work overtime, standby and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service of vehicles and mechanical plant owned by the company.
• Process stores requisitions for parts and use only required stock.
• Receive Job Cards, complete work, and record details on the card.
• Ensure repairs and servicing are completed correctly the first time.
• Support subordinates’ morale, wellbeing, and training where applicable.
• Maintain safety standards and good housekeeping in the workshop.

Skills

Diesel machinery experience

Workshop environment

Problem solving

English communication

Xhosa language (advantage)

Education

Trade Tested as a Diesel Mechanic

Tools

Diesel workshop tools

Welding equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Diesel Mechanic for a permanent role based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Trade Tested as a Diesel Mechanic would be an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience within workshop environment with a strong technical background and experience working on construction and agricultural machinery.
• Experience on large mechanical vehicles and equipment.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license.
• Must be willing to work as per operational requirements of the Company, which includes overtime, standby and week-end duties.
• Pro-active individual who responds promptly to maintenance matters and addresses it efficiently.
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills to identify and analyze faults and then differentiate elements to solve problems in a time, cost and quality efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate in Xhosa would be an added advantage.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Repairs to and servicing of vehicles and mechanical plant belonging to the Company.
• Completes stores requisitions for parts when necessary and draws only these from stores, ensuring that requested parts for the job are used and no additional stock held on hand in the workshop.
• Receives Job Cards from the Manager, attends to the work indicated, and enters details of work completed on the job card.
• Ensure that all repairs, services and other work carried out are done completely and correctly the first time.
• Accept responsibility for the morale, well-being, motivation and training of subordinates.
• Observes and implements the practices of good safety standards and housekeeping in the workshop area.
• Incumbents to have an adequate supply of tools to perform their work properly.
• Only specialized tools are provided by the company.
• Carry out both gas and electric welding when required to do so.
• Carry out repairs to machinery in the plantation as well as in the workshop.
• Ensures that the company allocated vehicle is kept clean and driven with care, in line with company standards,
• Ensures that he maintains up-to-date knowledge of his trade and machines used by the company.
• Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to.

Salary: Market related