02/07/2026
πVACANCYπ
TECHNICIAN
POSITION: DIESEL TECHNICIAN
BRANCH: HINO ORANJE
DEPARTMENT: SERVICE
APPLICATIONS TO: PIETER VAN BURICK
E-MAIL: [email protected]
APPLICATION SUBJECT IN EMAIL: APPLICATION FOR DIESEL TECHNICIAN β HAM_DT
Minimum Requirements:
To qualify for consideration, the following requirements are essential:
β’ Grade 12 qualification/ equivalent.
β’ An accredited Diesel Technician Red Seal trade qualification at a recognised institution.
β’ Qualified System Technician beneficial.
β’ A fully completed Diesel Trade Apprenticeship (MERSETA).
β’ Minimum 5 yearsβ Diesel Technician experience.
β’ Experience and training on the manufacturer's range.
β’ A valid South African driver's license (unendorsed).
β’ Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Job Specification:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
β’ Ensure sufficient productive hours are sold compared to productive hours available.
β’ Ensure the preparation, servicing, and repairs of all vehicles within the workshop are done according to standard.
β’ Comply to and implement the correct safety procedures when executing a specific task or job.
β’ Utilise all required PPE equipment provided, including gloves, eye protection and safety shoes.
β’ Provide a diagnostic service for workshop vehicles (e.g. steering, brakes, transmission, drive train, fuel systems, electronic components etc.).
β’ Make use of modern diagnostic equipment to maximize effective vehicle service and to interpret findings.
β’ Diagnose faults.
β’ Service all required electronic equipment.
β’ Ensure all work on job cards are completed to specification and recorded accurately.
β’ Discuss and explain service details with customers as and when required.
β’ Achieve a continuous high performance work ethic of detail and deadline orientation.
β’ Ensure service comebacks are eliminated based on negligent work performed.
β’ Provide technical and/ or non-technical assistance to the workshop staff.
β’ Coach and train Dealer Repair Shop Assistants/ Apprentices.
β’ Attend manufacturer qualified technical training, as and when required.
β’ Keep updated with Group required web-based training and external courses.
β’ Attend general departmental meetings.
β’ Maintain good housekeeping.
β’ Ad hoc admin/ other responsibilities as and when required.