07/01/2026
VACANCY
TECHNICIAN
POSITION: DIESEL TECHNICIAN
BRANCH: HINO EAST RAND
DEPARTMENT SERVICE
CLOSING DATE: 12 March 2026
APPLICATIONS TO: NICOLE VAN BAALEN
E-MAIL: [email protected]
APPLICATION SUBJECT IN EMAIL: APPLICATION FOR DIESEL TECHNICIAN – TRUC
Minimum Requirements:
To qualify for consideration, the following requirements are essential:
• Grade 12 qualification/ equivalent.
• An accredited Diesel Technician Red Seal trade qualification at a recognised institution.
• Qualified System Technician beneficial.
• A fully completed Diesel Trade Apprenticeship (MERSETA).
• Minimum 5 years’ Diesel Technician experience.
• Experience and training on the manufacturer's range.
• A valid South African driver's license (unendorsed).
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Job Specification:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Ensure sufficient productive hours are sold compared to productive hours available.
• Ensure the preparation, servicing, and repairs of all vehicles within the workshop are done according to standard.
• Comply to and implement the correct safety procedures when executing a specific task or job.
• Utilise all required PPE equipment provided, including gloves, eye protection and safety shoes.
• Provide a diagnostic service for workshop vehicles (e.g. steering, brakes, transmission, drive train, fuel systems, electronic components etc.).
• Make use of modern diagnostic equipment to maximize effective vehicle service and to interpret findings.
• Diagnose faults.
• Service all required electronic equipment.
• Ensure all work on job cards are completed to specification and recorded accurately.
• Discuss and explain service details with customers as and when required.
• Achieve a continuous high performance work ethic of detail and deadline orientation.
• Ensure service comebacks are eliminated based on negligent work performed.
• Provide technical and/ or non-technical assistance to the workshop staff.
• Coach and train Dealer Repair Shop Assistants/ Apprentices.
• Attend manufacturer qualified technical training, as and when required.
• Keep updated with Group required web-based training and external courses.
• Attend general departmental meetings.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ad hoc admin/ other responsibilities as and when required.
