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Artisan (Diesel Mechanic) at eThekwini Municipality
eThekwini Municipality
September 25, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Responsibility Areas:
Undertakes engine tuning and inspects vehicles and records / fixes defects on various makes and models, both petrol and diesel.
Tows and recovers vehicles as well as reassembles and adjusts the clutches, gearbox, propeller and shafts where necessary.
Utilises compression testers, fuel pump pressure gauges for fault-finding and maintains cooling systems.
Diagnosing of defects on a variety of vehicles in consultation with Superintendents and replaces and services components.
Assumes responsibility for the supervision and training of apprentices and over workshops during late afternoon and week-end duty.
Installs overhead cables, maintains pulleys and bearings and ensures that job cards, time sheets and vehicle trip sheets are completed. Repairs hydraulic systems on vehicles and tests vehicles.
Undertakes other repairs and maintenance work applicable to the trade of diesel / plant / petrol mechanic e.g. roadside repairs and liaises with workshop superintendent and suppliers for required spares.
Competencies:
Problem Solving
Quality Orientation
Work Place Safety
Discipline Specific Skills
Communication
Action Orientation
Resilience
Accountability and Ethical Conduct
Learning Orientation
Team Orientation
Qualifications
Essentail Experience
3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience.
Preferred Experience
4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.
Essential Qualifications
Trade Tested Artisan (Diesel Mechanic).,
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
Preferred Qualifications
None.
Undertakes engine tuning and inspects vehicles and records / fixes defects on various makes and models, both petrol and diesel.
Tows and recovers vehicles as well as reassembles and adjusts the clutches, gearbox, propeller and shafts where necessary.
Utilises compression testers, fuel pump pressure gauges for fault-finding and maintains cooling systems.
Diagnosing of defects on a variety of vehicles in consultation with Superintendents and replaces and services components.
Assumes responsibility for the supervision and training of apprentices and over workshops during late afternoon and week-end duty.
Installs overhead cables, maintains pulleys and bearings and ensures that job cards, time sheets and vehicle trip sheets are completed. Repairs hydraulic systems on vehicles and tests vehicles.
Undertakes other repairs and maintenance work applicable to the trade of diesel / plant / petrol mechanic e.g. roadside repairs and liaises with workshop superintendent and suppliers for required spares.
Competencies:
Problem Solving
Quality Orientation
Work Place Safety
Discipline Specific Skills
Communication
Action Orientation
Resilience
Accountability and Ethical Conduct
Learning Orientation
Team Orientation
Qualifications
Essentail Experience
3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience.
Preferred Experience
4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.
Essential Qualifications
Trade Tested Artisan (Diesel Mechanic).,
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
Preferred Qualifications
None.