Job Title: Qualified Diesel Mechanic

About the Role:

This company is a premier manufacturer of high-quality clay bricks, dedicated to building architectural cornerstones since 1969. Its production process is a unique fusion of traditional craftsmanship and industrial technology, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of durability and form.

The company is seeking a dedicated and skilled Diesel Mechanic to join its team in Nigel, helping to maintain the machinery and fleet essential to its operations. In this role, the successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment where their expertise directly contributes to the consistency and character of the company’s world-class building materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Fleet Maintenance: Perform comprehensive mechanical repairs and maintenance on a diverse fleet, including trucks, front-end loaders, tractors, and three-wheel forklifts.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues to ensure minimal disruption to production and logistics.
• Preventive Inspections: Conduct regular, scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance to uphold the reliability of all industrial equipment.
• Safety & Standard Compliance: Rigidly adhere to safety protocols and quality standards to ensure a safe working environment for the entire team.

Requirements:

• Red Seal Diesel Mechanic qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in a similar industrial or mechanical role.
• Age: 30 years or older.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in auto-electrical work is considered a significant advantage.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have own reliable transport to the site.
• Flexibility to work a shift rotation (2 weeks day shift, 2 weeks night shift) and perform. weekend maintenance as required.

Job Posting Template

Job Title:
Diesel Mechanic (Engine Rebuild Specialist)

Location:
Boshoek , North west

Industry:
Heavy Equipment Workshop (Drilling & Mining Equipment Support)

Total Cost to Company (CTC) + Benefits:
R45000

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be based in a workshop environment responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of diesel-powered equipment used in drilling and mining operations.

This role focuses on supporting operational equipment through preventative maintenance and major repairs, including full engine rebuilds. The position is ideally suited to a hands-on Diesel Mechanic with strong technical ability and experience working on heavy-duty machinery and engines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostics and fault finding on diesel engines and associated mechanical systems
• Carry out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on heavy equipment
• Strip, inspect, and rebuild diesel engines, including Deutz 912/913 series engines
• Recondition and replace engine components such as pistons, liners, bearings, and seals
• Assemble engines and components according to required specifications and tolerances
• Conduct general workshop repairs on mechanical systems including brakes, steering, and auxiliary components
• Maintain accurate job cards and service records
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within the workshop
• Communicate repair requirements and feedback to internal teams

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) – Diesel Mechanic
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience
• Strong mechanical fault-finding ability