Qualified Diesel Mechanic

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to maintain and repair trucks and equipment. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of specialization in truck fleet maintenance and a Red Seal Trade Test certificate. Responsibilities include attending breakdowns and working in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a provident fund, life cover, and paid leave. This is a permanent position with standard working hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover

Funeral cover

15 paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Qualified Diesel Technician specializing in truck fleet maintenance.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Attend to breakdowns, inspect, repair and maintain fleet and equipment.
• Work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Physically fit

Good interpersonal skills

Time management

Leadership skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel)

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent

Qualified Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Trade Test

Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP

Job description

Job Description

The Truck Workshop department currently has a vacancy for a detail oriented, process‑driven, dedicated individual to join their team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment.

Our comprehensive in‑house technical facilities, staffed by Qualified Engineers and Artisans, are responsible for our fleet and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for attending to breakdowns, inspecting, repairing and maintaining our fleet and equipment.

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Trade Test certificate
• Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Qualified Diesel Technician specializing in truck fleet maintenance
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
• Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required

Qualifying Attributes

• Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
• Must be of sober habits
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Hard working and self‑motivated
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Enjoy practical and manual work & be able to work in a pressurized environment
• Must be a team player
• Sound understanding of an array of tools and technical equipment
• Time management and organizational skills
• Display a professional work approach
• Result‑driven
• Logical and detail oriented
• Excellent standards in execution

Type : Permanent

Reporting to: Truck Workshop Manager

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

• 07:30 – 17:00 Monday - Thursday
• 07:30 – 16:00 Fridays
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre‑employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.