Service Technician, Nelspruit

Main purpose of the job

Provide customer support by attending routine services (per OEM standards) vehicle repairs, on-road repairs and preventative maintenance in the workshop. 

Requirements (qualifications, experience & skills)

• Grade 12/Matric/National Senior certificate
• Diploma
• Completed Mechanic or Electrical qualification, related to Mechanical & Electrical repairs and diagnostic equipment
• Advantage - Certified DAF Master technician
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a workshop environment
• Experience with Truck repairs is essential
• Roadside repair and vehicle diagnosis, Experience in Major component, Mechanical & electrical repairs and diagnostic equipment
• Ideal: Previous experience of DAF vehicle maintenance and repairs

Role responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle mechanical faults and repair requirements accurately
• Diagnose vehicle electrical faults and repair requirements
• Repair & maintain vehicle/s as assigned
• Conclude job card/s accurately for all workshop activities
• Complete root cause analysis of major component failures
• Attend to breakdowns, including stand-by service (day and night)
• Maintain levels of productivity and efficiency as instructed
• Perform shift work when required
• Manage all Repair Shop Assistants in the workshop and ensure: all tools and equipment is in a safe area before and after usage, and in working order
• Damaged tools reported in the workshop, by Service Technicians, are attended to with priority
• Manage all Repair Shop Assistants in the workshop and ensure the work area is safe prior to starting work

This is an AA/EE appointment and ONLY applications from South African Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI) candidates will be considered.

If you have not received a response within 48 hours of submitting your resume, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.