Junior Diesel Mechanic - Mining projects/Operations

Multiform Human Development (Pty) Ltd.; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Multiform Human Development (Pty) Ltd. is seeking a Junior Diesel Mechanic for our mining services operations in Limpopo, Mokopane. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, servicing and fault finding on diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, under supervision, with progression toward independent repair work.

Requirements: Trade Test/Red Seal, NQF4, 0–2 years post-trade experience, valid SA driver’s license, and basic knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulics.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with recognised trade qualifications.
• 0–2 years post-trade experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Basic knowledge of diesel engines, mechanical systems, hydraulics and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on diesel-powered vehicles and equipment.
• Identify defects and wear during inspections.
• Change oils, filters, fluids and components per OEM schedules.
• Assist with planned maintenance and shutdowns.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical faults.
• Repair or replace worn components and assemble engines.
• Assist with transmissions, brakes, steering and fuel systems repairs.
• Test equipment after repairs to confirm safe operation.
• Report recurring defects to supervision.
• Maintain tools and workshop cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Diesel engines knowledge

Maintenance planning

Fault finding

Electrical systems basics

Valid SA driver’s licence

Education

Trade Test/Red Seal

NQF4 or equivalent

Tools

Diesel diagnostics tools

Job description

A leading contract mining and mining services company operating across multiple sites in South Africa, is seeking to appoint a Junior Diesel Mechanic, to perform preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding and repairs on diesel-powered vehicles, machinery and equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.

This is an entry level role. The Junior Diesel Mechanic will work under the guidance of experienced artisans and supervisors while progressively developing the technical knowledge, practical experience and equipment-specific competence required to perform maintenance and repairs independently.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with a recognised Trade Test / Red Seal Trade Certificate.
• Relevant Diesel Mechanic qualification (NQF Level 4 or equivalent recognised trade qualification).
• 0–2 years’ post-trade experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Basic knowledge of diesel engines, mechanical systems, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Medically fit to work in a mining / operational environment, where applicable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing scheduled and preventative maintenance on diesel-powered vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Conducting routine inspections and identify defects, wear and potential equipment failures.
• Performing oil, filter, fluid and component changes in accordance with maintenance schedules and OEM requirements.
• Assisting with planned maintenance and equipment shutdown activities.
• Diagnosing and assisting in identifying mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical faults.
• Repairing or replacing defective and worn components.
• Dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling diesel engines and related components.
• Assisting with repairs to transmissions, braking systems, steering, suspension, fuel systems and other mechanical systems.
• Conducting functional testing following repairs to confirm that equipment is safe and operational.
• Reporting recurring equipment defects and breakdown trends to the responsible supervisor.
• Using tools, diagnostic equipment and workshop machinery correctly and safely.
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace.
• Reporting damaged, defective or missing tools and equipment.

LOCATION

Limpopo, Mokopane

APPLICATION DETAILS

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to submit a comprehensive CV together with supporting qualifications.