Mechanical Operative
ExecutivePlacements.com
Recruiter
Swift Human Resources
Job Ref
CEN001351/LK
Date posted
Friday, June 26, 2026
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary
Monthly
SUMMARY
Responsible for basic maintenance of equipment in a safe and effective manner, that will ensure the reliability of equipment.
Minimum Education
- Grade 12
Additional Qualifications
- Post Matric Mechanic certificate
Minimum Work Experience
- At least four years of experience gained in the capacity of a mechanic
- Valid and unendorsed EC1 (EC Preferably) + PDP
- Vehicle and machinery fault finding experience
Key Result Areas
- Conducting vehicle inspection and fault finding and diagnostics
- Deliver technical solutions for diagnosed problems
- Performance preventive maintenance and repairs
- Report all fault and findings
- Inspect equipment for defects or required repairs
- Conducting vehicle inspection and fault finding and diagnostics
- Deliver technical solutions for diagnosed problems
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs
- Inspect equipment for defects or required repairs
- Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges and precision instruments, as well as power tools
- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery
- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments
Skills
- Equipment repairing skills
- Active listening and giving full attention and grasping instructions
- Operation monitoring skills by monitoring gauges, dials to ensure machinery is working properly
- Effective communication skills
- Troubleshooting skills in determining causes of operating errors
- Problem solving in identifying problems
- Equipment selection in determining the kind of tools and equipment required
- Time management skills
POSITION INFO
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.