Assistant Mechanic (TC 103)

About the role

Our client, a South African industrial services company, is seeking an Assistant Mechanic to support mechanical servicing, repairs and maintenance across plant hire, mining, construction and heavy industrial sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical servicing, repairs and maintenance activities.
• Support mechanics with troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Perform equipment inspections and report identified faults.
• Maintain safe working practices when using tools and equipment.
• Assist with diesel engine and heavy‑duty earthmoving equipment maintenance.
• Ensure workshop and maintenance tasks are completed according to operational requirements.
• Work within industrial environments while strictly adhering to safety procedures.

Required profile

• Grade 10–12 education; technical qualification advantageous.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a workshop or mechanical environment.
• Exposure to diesel engines and earthmoving equipment.
• Basic servicing and repair experience with understanding of engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Ability to use tools safely and correctly.
• Own reliable transport.

Required skills

• Mechanical servicing
• Repair
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Fault finding
• Diesel engine maintenance
• Earthmoving equipment maintenance
• Hydraulics
• Electrical systems
• Tool usage