188 Mechanics jobs in South Africa

Overview

A company based in Pretoria is looking for a qualified Diesel Technicians / Mechanic to join their team.

• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines and connecting systems.
• Conduct scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on trucks.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and team members.
• Keep accurate records of service and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards is achieved.

• Qualified Diesel Technician (Red Seal / Trade Test Certificate).
• Proven experience working as a Diesel Technician.
• Knowledge of automotive parts and systems.
• Valid South African driver’s license.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work in a team and independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adequate knowledge of safety standards.
• Willingness to work on stand by and overtime.

Duties

• Quotations on Vehicles engines and Mines.
• Ability to identify engine parts, evaluate recondition ability and advise on repair.
• Ability to manage a mechanical, engineering and auto electrical workshop, flow line.
• Assist with sourcing of parts
• Manage workshop staff performance
• Assist with diagnosing where necessary
• Liaise with parts suppliers & other Project manager for availability parts
• Handle all queries (parts, orders, invoices, etc)
• General Admin – ISO health and safety Ensure Health and Safety procedure and policies are adhered to
• Assists advise on technical issues regarding vehicles
• Arrange for staff planning as per daily function requirements including but not limited to pick up and delivery of parts and engines to mines.
• Manage and coordinate warranties process or engine builds and quotes to mines.
• Achieve workshop target and report to branch manager.

• NQF 4 / N1–N3 with 3–5 years’ mechanic experience with at least 2 of the 5 years managing a Workshop and staff
• Trade Test qualification (Diesel Mechanic – Red Seal)
• Experience with all facets of mechanics where applicable.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of hydraulics and auto-electrical systems will be advantageous
• Fluent in English & Afrikaans (read, write, speak )
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to work afterhours. Able to work under pressure

• Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Trade Cert
• Matric (Grade 12)

• Komatsu 275 Dozer/465 RDT
• Hitachi 870/1200 Excavator
• Volvo A40G/A40F ADT

• Own Tools
• Own Transport

2 x Diesel Mechanics R + Incentives / Pretoria

Our client is looking for 2 qualified, experienced diesel mechanics with experience working on commercial trucks and busses. Must have Matric and live in the area.

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: EXTERNAL
Thekwini TVET College invites suitably qualified and experienced Lecturers to apply for the following Contract Post available for 2025 academic year based in Durban

DIESEL/MOTOR MECHANICS LECTURER (PL1) X1 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
CONTRACT POST
LEVELS: REPORT 191 N4 – N6/NCV
CAMPUS: SPRINGFIELD
REF. NO. SPR 02/09/2025
SALARY: R PA, plus 37% cash in lieu of benefits.
Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent
• N3 Certificate with Trade Test
• National Diploma in Diesel/Motor Mechanics
• Advanced Teaching Diploma in TVET / Post Graduate Diploma TVET / Diploma in advantage Secondary or Higher Education
• SACE registration
• Workshop experience will be an added advantage
• Professionalism
• Interpersonal skill
• Loyal

Key Result Areas:

• 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.

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2025
To Be Included In The Application
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at ), which must be completed in full, signed and dated by the applicant.
On application, please submit the Z83, a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating subjects taught as well as the academic record indicating subjects passed.
Please note certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required on or before the day of the interview.

Important
Thekwini College is an equal opportunity employer

• 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.

Application Submission
Please apply through

We do not accept hand delivered, emailed and/or posted applications, all applications must be done on the Thekwini TVET College website and upload all documents required as per advert.

ENQUIRIES:
Ms. SL Ndwandwe /

NB:
All applications to include ALL required documentation as listed above. Incomplete applications
WILL NOT
be considered.

We have openings for experienced Tow Truck (Hi-Lux) Breakdown Mechanics in the Cape Town and surrounding areas.

The company offers secure employment and requires:

PDP, with clean valid drivers licence,

Good auto mechanical understanding of light vehicles

Former towing and breakdown experience

12 or 24 stand-by shifts, with company vehicle.

Due to the unexpected nature of tourist breakdowns, expect calls to higher-risk areas at all hours for both customer and car retrieval.

• Grade 10
• Diesel / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic Trade Certificate
• At least 5 years' extensive experience as a qualified tradesman with experience rebuilding Opencast Machinery, inclusive of:
  • Bell
  • Hitachi
  • Volvo
  • Komatsu
• Valid Code B Driver's licence

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Main purpose of the job

We are looking for translators with experience in English into Danish native-level fluency of languages specified with immediate availability for a patent translation project in the fields of biology and mechanics.

Job Title : English into Danish Patent Translator

Start Date : ASAP

Location : Remote

Content Specialties : Biology, Mechanics

Task Type : Translation/Copy Edit

Estimated work volumes : 2,000-5,000 words

CAT Tool : XTM

Employment Type : Freelance

• Implement live patent Translation (from English into Danish)
• Content types: UI (user Interface Text)
• Content Specialty: Patent-Electricity
• CAT Tool: working with XTM

• Minimum 2 years' experience in patent translation.
• Proficient in the areas of expertise: patent- Biology, Mechanics
• Excellent communications skills in English (spoken and written).
• Native fluency in target language.
• Degree in linguistics, translation or equivalent experience.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Experience working in a multi-vendor scenario is a plus.

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Main purpose of the job

We are looking for translators with experience in English into Danish native-level fluency of languages specified with immediate availability for a patent translation project in the fields of biology and mechanics.

Job Title : English into Danish Patent Translator

Start Date : ASAP

Location : Remote

Content Specialties : Biology, Mechanics

Task Type : Translation/Copy Edit

Estimated work volumes : 2,000-5,000 words

CAT Tool : XTM

Employment Type : Freelance

• Implement live patent Translation (from English into Danish)
• Content types: UI (user Interface Text)
• Content Specialty: Patent-Electricity
• CAT Tool: working with XTM

• Minimum 2 years' experience in patent translation.
• Proficient in the areas of expertise: patent- Biology, Mechanics
• Excellent communications skills in English (spoken and written).
• Native fluency in target language.
• Degree in linguistics, translation or equivalent experience.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Experience working in a multi-vendor scenario is a plus.