{"id":6804,"date":"2026-05-12T20:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/mechanic-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T20:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:00:36","slug":"mechanic-assistant","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/job\/mechanic-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"MECHANIC ASSISTANT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trollope Botswana International is a market leading opencast mining contractor that specialises in the execution of medium to large scale mining projects. Alongside the full range of services associated with opencast contract mining, we also provide crushing and screening, mine infrastructure works, bulk earthworks, rehabilitation services, and plant hire. Trollope Botswana International has the following employment opportunities available as indicated below within the Mmamabula area for a Short-Term Contract.<br \/>\nTo assist effectively and efficiently in performing planned and non-scheduled diesel engine repairs and maintaining various types of heavy equipment, general inspection, correct flaws in automotive components, electrical, air conditions, fuel, valve mechanisms, linkages, oil systems, and traction units in accordance with SOPs and ISO values.<\/p>\n<p>Job Summary<br \/>\nKey Responsibilities<br \/>\nRequirements<br \/>\nHow to Apply<\/p>\n<p>Job Summary<\/p>\n<p>Type: contract<br \/>\nLocation: Gaborone<br \/>\nCategory: Mechanical Assistance<br \/>\nClosing Date: 2026-05-17<\/p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Systematically follows safety standards and works under direct supervision in line with relevant SOPs and other acceptable safe practices.<br \/>\nBasic knowledge of heavy earth moving equipment and uses correct PPE when carrying out assigned duties and responsibilities is an added advantage.<br \/>\nRegularly maintains good housekeeping.<br \/>\nUndertakes general assistance in inspections and audits in accordance with SOPs and ISO values.<br \/>\nAssists in conducting inspections and audits as planned and guided.<br \/>\nAssists in maintaining inventory levels for repairs and maintenances through accurate record keeping and raises requisitions for servicing materials.<br \/>\nAssists in maintaining Job Cards and other relevant documentation as reference point for equipment maintenances and repairs.<br \/>\nDemonstration of risk management knowledge and applicable Policies and Procedures.<br \/>\nEnsure that developed Emergency Plans are safely followed.<br \/>\nDemonstrates an awareness on the organization\u2019s definition of confidential information.<br \/>\nUnderstanding of SHE Management Systems (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001).<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Junior Certificate (JC).<br \/>\nAccountability.<br \/>\nProblem solving skills and Communication skills.<br \/>\nAttention to detail.<br \/>\nMedically fit.<\/p>\n<p>How to Apply<br \/>\nAll applications including updated CVs, contact details and covering letters should be submitted through email to botsrecruitment@trollopegroup.co.za, not later than the 17th of May 2026 at 16hrs00.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Trollope Botswana International 42 views","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[634],"job-types":[34],"class_list":{"0":"post-6804","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-gaborone","7":"job-type-contract"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/6804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=6804"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=6804"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/botswana\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=6804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}