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Diesel Mechanic

RPO Recruitment
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

A well-established transport and automotive services Company is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic with proven ability in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, while ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Service and maintain heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and gensets, including routine servicing and preventative maintenance.

  • Diagnose mechanical and technical faults and implement effective repair solutions.

  • Inspect vehicle systems such as suspension, steering, braking, and exhaust components.

  • Repair and overhaul engines, gearboxes, clutches, brakes, and associated mechanical parts.

  • Prepare vehicles for Certificate of Fitness (COF) inspections, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.

  • Conduct fault-finding using diesel diagnostic software and tools.

  • Attend to emergency roadside breakdowns and carry out repairs where required.

  • Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately and timeously.

Requirements:

  • Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanics with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.

  • Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines and heavy-duty vehicle systems.

  • Proficiency in using diagnostic software and fault-finding equipment.

  • Valid driver’s licence (Code 14 advantageous).

  • Ability to work independently under pressure with strong attention to detail and reliability.

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Requirements:

  • Service and maintain heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and gensets, including routine servicing and preventative maintenance.

  • Diagnose mechanical and technical faults and implement effective repair solutions.

  • Inspect vehicle systems such as suspension, steering, braking, and exhaust components.

  • Repair and overhaul engines, gearboxes, clutches, brakes, and associated mechanical parts.

  • Prepare vehicles for Certificate of Fitness (COF) inspections, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.

  • Conduct fault-finding using diesel diagnostic software and tools.

  • Attend to emergency roadside breakdowns and carry out repairs where required.

  • Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately and timeously.

  • Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanics with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.

  • Strong technical knowledge of diesel engines and heavy-duty vehicle systems.

  • Proficiency in using diagnostic software and fault-finding equipment.

  • Valid driver’s licence (Code 14 advantageous).

  • Ability to work independently under pressure with strong attention to detail and reliability.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.
17 Dec 2025;   from: careers24.com

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