The Truck Workshop department currently has a vacancy for a detail orientated, 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 orientated
• Excellent standards in execution

Type Permanent

Reporting to: Truck Workshop Manager

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.