Senior Mechanical Handyman – Fleet Management

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Handyman to join our Fleet Management and Administration Directorate in Durban. The role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles and plant equipment to ensure operational reliability. You will work on both routine and emergency tasks to keep the fleet running safely.

Key responsibilities

• Remove and install plant and vehicle components.
• Perform functional tests on vehicles and plant equipment.
• Inspect vehicles, record defects and carry out repairs (excluding technical adjustments).
• Complete job cards, timesheets and vehicle trip sheets.
• Re‑assemble and adjust clutches, gearboxes and propeller shafts.
• Repair hydraulic systems and conduct brake tests.
• Tow, recover and physically test vehicles.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence (Code EC) and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• At least 1 year of relevant mechanical maintenance experience (2 years preferred).
• Trade Tested Certificate is an advantage.

Required skills

• Vehicle component installation.
• Mechanical testing of vehicles and plant equipment.
• Hydraulic system repair.
• Brake testing.
• Clutch and gearbox adjustment.
• Vehicle towing and recovery.