Diesel Technician - Commercial Truck Workshop
The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd
NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR
IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI
Title: Diesel Technicians(Commercial Truck Workshop)
Area: Richards Bay
Industry: Commercial Vehicles / Truck Dealerships / Fleet Maintenance
Ref No.: TRG 2463
Salary: Market related TCTC avail/neg + Industry benefits + TBC
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Trade Tested Diesel Technician required
An opportunity exists for experienced DIESEL TECHNICIANS to join a well-established commercial vehicle dealership group operating multiple busy service centres across South Africa, based in Richards Bay.
- The successful candidates will join high-volume truck workshops servicing a range of commercial vehicle brands, supporting fleet operators, logistics companies, and owner-drivers.
- This position is best suited to qualified diesel mechanics with strong diagnostic capability, dealership or fleet workshop experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.
- Candidates must be comfortable working on heavy commercial vehicles and trucks, handling breakdowns, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs while maintaining high technical standards and productivity.
- The company offers stable long-term employment within a growing dealership group, with opportunities for career development, promotion, and relocation between branches for the right candidates.
- Perform diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on commercial trucks and heavy vehicles
- Identify mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment
- Conduct preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing on fleet vehicles
- Carry out engine, drivetrain, braking, suspension, and electrical repairs
- Attend to roadside breakdowns and field service when required
- Maintain workshop productivity and meet repair time standards
- Ensure all work is completed according to dealership and manufacturer specifications
- Maintain accurate job cards, service records, and technical reports
- Support workshop foremen and service advisors in resolving complex mechanical faults
- Maintain safe working practices and workshop housekeeping standards
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic / Diesel Technician Certificate (essential)
- Min 5 years’ exp. within a commercial truck workshop or dealership environment
- Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working on heavy commercial vehicles / trucks
- Exposure to leading truck / workshop brands (adv)
- Ability to work independently within a busy workshop environment
- Willing to perform breakdown support, overtime and standby duties where required
- Own basic tool set required
- Valid Code EC / Code 14 driver’s licence (adv)
- Traceable & contactable references
- Local residency near branch or willingness to relocate
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to ***email_hidden***, Ref # (TRG 2463)
Salary: Market related TCTC avail/neg + Industry benefits + TBC
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Trade Tested Diesel Technician required
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to ***email_hidden***, quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2463) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa
CONNECT | LIKE | FOLLOW | SHARE | TAG
| LinkedIn | X | Instagram
