Junior Diesel Mechanic - Mining projects/Operations

MULTIFORM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MULTIFORM HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (Pty) Ltd in Mokopane, Limpopo, seeks a Junior Diesel Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance, servicing and fault finding on diesel-powered equipment.

This entry-level role provides guidance from experienced artisans and supervisors while developing practical skills toward independent maintenance and operation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 workspace.
• Reporting damaged, defective or missing tools and equipment.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

Trade Test / Red Seal

NQF Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Workshop machinery

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

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• 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