JOB ADVERT \u2013 MECHANICAL ARTISAN
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on company vehicles and mobile equipment, including light vehicles, trucks, forklifts, and plant utility machines, to ensure availability and reliability.
\nConduct scheduled servicing, inspections, and overhauls of diesel engines, transmissions, braking systems, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, and fuel systems.
\nMaintain, service, and repair diesel generators, including large standby, emergency, and auxiliary power units, ensuring uninterrupted power supply to plant operations.
\nDiagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on diesel-powered equipment using appropriate diagnostic tools and manufacturer manuals.
\nMaintain and repair forklifts, loaders, and other mobile plant equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
\nService and maintain small engines and grounds maintenance equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers, and water pumps.
\nMonitor and manage vehicle tracking and monitoring systems, analyse usage data, and report abnormal operating patterns or misuse.
\nConduct gas refilling and handling in accordance with safety regulations and manufacturer specifications.
\nInspect equipment regularly to identify potential failures, recommend corrective actions, and support planned maintenance shutdowns.
\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records, job cards, service schedules, parts usage logs, and defect reports using manual or computerized maintenance systems.
\nLiaise with operations, logistics, and supervisors to plan maintenance activities that minimise downtime and production disruption.
\nEnsure availability and proper use of tools, equipment, and spare parts, and report shortages or critical spares requirements.
\nParticipate in breakdown response and emergency callouts, providing timely mechanical support to maintain plant operations.
\nPromote and adhere to housekeeping (5S) and safe working practices within the workshop and plant areas.
\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives, including reliability improvement, cost reduction, and equipment life extension.<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATION AND ATTRIBUTES:<\/p>\n
Full Grade 12 Certificate.
\nMinimum Diploma or Craft Certificate in Diesel Mechanics \/ Heavy Equipment Mechanics or equivalent from a recognized institution.
\nProven experience maintaining diesel generators and vehicles and engine systems.
\nTEVETA accreditation or equivalent vocational certification will be an added advantage.
\nValid Class C1 Driver\u2019s Licence or better (for driving and testing vehicles and equipment).
\nValid Forklift Operator License.
\nKnowledge of lock-out\/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and safe work practices.
\nExperience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
\nSafety-conscious and disciplined.
\nStrong troubleshooting and practical skills.
\nReliable, flexible, and team oriented.
\nGood communication and teamwork skills
\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.<\/p>\n
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