24 Experienced Mechanics jobs in South Africa

Minimum Requirements :

• 3-4 years - Qualified.
• CATS/CARS.
• Humanfactors.
• Own Toolbox.
• Own Transport.

Experience ️:

• Embraer E jet.
• 195/190/175/170
• Embraer ERJ
• 135/ & BAE J41

Closing date: Friday 15th of August 2025

• Qualification: Red Seal or Trade Test Diesel Mechanic
• Experience: 5-10 years in yellow plant (Komatsu, CAT, Volvo, Hitachi)
• Skills: Preventative maintenance, field repairs, pre-shift checklists

• A bachelors degree in business administration, management, or related field is essential (MBA preferred).
• Previous experience within the fluid mechanics / hydraulic or related industries is preferred.
• Progressive management experience, with experience in a senior leadership role.
• Must have proven experience managing operations in a South African business environment.
• Strong understanding of B-BBEE, labour laws, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Financial acumen and experience managing P&L.
• Must have excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Overseeing daily business operations, drive strategic growth, and lead cross-functional teams in South Africa.
• Responsible for ensuring efficiency, profitability, and compliance with local laws and industry standards.
• Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Leading and managing all business departments including operations, finance, hr, sales, and marketing.
• Monitoring and evaluating overall company performance against KPIs and financial targets.
• Ensuring compliance with South African legal, tax, labour, and regulatory frameworks.
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting with the finance team.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Leading recruitment, performance management, and staff development to maintain a high-performance team.
• Identifying new market opportunities and driving business development initiatives.
• Implementing risk management policies and ensuring the business continuity plan is in place.
• Promoting a positive company culture and uphold corporate values.

• Matric or equivalent
• Relevant REQV13 Qualification in Diesel/Motor Mechanics with Trade Test
• Advanced Teaching Diploma in TVET / Post Graduate Diploma TVET / Diploma in Secondary or Higher Education
• SACE registration
• Professionalism
• Interpersonal skills
• Loyal
  
  

• Prepare lesson plan and engage in teaching and learning to meet the outcomes of the curriculum
• To conduct assessment and do moderations
• Record student attendance, capture assessment marks
• To oversee the educational and general welfare of the learners by counselling and discipline them
• To keep informed of all developments in this field of expertise.
  
  

• The College reserves the right not to make an appointment in these positions
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only
• All successful candidates will be subjected to qualifications verification before appointment
• Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date of advertisement should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
  
  

Job Description

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Hourly pay up to $33.50 per hour, based on experience
• Monday - Friday, 3:30am-12:00pm
• Up to $0,000 Sign On Bonus, 1000 Annual Tool Allowance, Annual Safety Boot Allowance and Benefits Day 1 of Employment!

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

We value the safety of our associates! The Diesel Technician - Class A keeps our associates safe by repairing, maintaining, and overhauling all company fleet diesel equipment to ensure a safe operation for associates’ usage and ensure compliance standards are met.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Diesel Technician – Class A diagnoses and repairs medium to heavy-duty trucks, trailers, reefer units, convertor dollies and maintenance vehicles under minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Completes overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmission.
• Completes and performs preventative maintenance on minor repairs and standard component inspections/ repairs of fleet diesel equipment (tractors, trailers, refrigeration units). Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required.
• Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition which may require replacement of parts.
• Ensures equipment has required licensing and registration prior to being deemed as “roadworthy”.
• Completes thorough documentation for work orders of repairs and preventative maintenance through the online Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Installs, replaces, and repairs onboard computers.
• Inspects brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating conditions.
• Performs routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery requiring the use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
• Trains/provides guidance to other Mechanics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

5 - 7 years of proven medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair including PM's, tire & wheel, air & air disc brakes, diagnosis, computerized diagnostics, electrical troubleshooting, electronic component repair and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in refrigeration &/or overhauls and rebuilds of heavy-duty diesel engines and transmissions

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of , , , , marital status, , , , , , , genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

Our client, a BIG player in the Construction industry, requires a CERTIFIED Wirtgen Mechanic / Technician for various machines in their fleet.

• Servicing and maintaining Wirtgen Group machinery (think Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, and Wirtgen itself!)
• Diagnosing diesel engines
• Keeping the road construction equipment in optimal condition
• Troubleshooting hydraulics, electrics, and related systems
• Working hands-on in the field and shop

A trade Certificate and Wirtgen Certification are essential.

Overall purpose of the job: To produce the required labour hours through maintenance and repair work, in accordance with the Company quality and efficiency standards.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment and diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment or machinery.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Test newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate reports on diagnosis, assessment of component/part, failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
• Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
• Ensure excellence in customer service delivery through meticulously following procedures/processes.
• Ensure the correct documentation is in place and accurately completed before repairs are done.
• Ensure that all OHS procedures are followed and that all tools and equipment is handled with proficiency and with the necessary respect

• Grade 12
• Relevant technical qualification - electrical / mechanical.
• At least 1-3 years technical (workshop and repairs) experience which include repairs, assembly of equipment, quotations on parts, etc

• To perform repairs and installations of equipment
• Technical repairs skills including refrigeration repairs
• Excellent communication skills on all levels (speak, read and write)
• Ability to manage customer’s expectations
• Problem solving skills
• Team player
• PC literate (SAP, Excel, Word, e-mail)
• Energetic/shows initiative and have ability to work under pressure
• Ability to consistently deliver quality service even when under pressure

• Repair, testing and quoting on products received
• Maintaining of all tools and equipment
• Product application knowledge of catering equipment an advantage
• OHS Act knowledge