Diesel Technician

About the role

Join Volvo Trucks South Africa as a Diesel Technician and play a key part in delivering reliable, sustainable transport solutions. You will work in a dynamic workshop environment, applying your expertise to maintain and repair heavy commercial vehicles while upholding Volvo’s high standards of quality and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work to meet required labor hours.
• Diagnose faults and interpret under‑performance indicators on Volvo products.
• Follow workshop manuals, service literature, and ISO 9001 procedures to deliver work of Volvo‑acceptable standards.
• Provide detailed reports on diagnostics, component assessments, failures, and recommended actions.
• Coordinate breakdown assistance with drivers, ensuring proper documentation and customer service.

Required profile

• Matric/N3 qualification.
• Trade Test Certificate – Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
• Minimum 3 years dealership experience with heavy commercial vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Proficient in reading measuring equipment and technical manuals.
• Fluent in English (read, write, speak) and computer literate.

Required skills

• Diesel engine repair
• Heavy commercial vehicle maintenance
• Fault diagnosis
• Use of measuring equipment
• Technical manual interpretation
• Computer literacy

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with next‑generation transport technologies.
• Collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainable transport solutions.