Earthmoving Diesel Mechanic (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Listing reference: b2gld_000261
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mechanic
Location: Otjozondjupa Region
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: No
Introduction
The Earthmoving Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing earthmoving machinery, mobile equipment, support equipment and infrastructure to ensure equipment availability meets production requirements.
Job description
- Carry out routine and specialised maintenance, repairs, daily inspections and scheduled services.
- Identify and report equipment defects, create work requests and communicate planned maintenance activities to the Senior Earthmoving Diesel Mechanic.
- Recover, troubleshoot and repair earthmoving equipment following breakdowns in the open pit or field to minimise downtime.
- Carry out component change-outs and major maintenance interventions.
Keep Operations and relevant supervisors informed of repair progress, including during after-hours call-outs, and notify Pit Control when equipment is ready for use. - Complete and submit job cards, maintenance records, oil sample documentation and component change-out records accurately and on time.
- Compile spare parts lists, monitor stock levels and identify parts required for repairs.
- Complete pre-use inspections and ensure the appropriate test or operator’s licence is held before operating or testing equipment.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and ensure special tools are cleaned and returned after use.
Allocate work to assisting team members according to their skills and competencies.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or N3 with four relevant technical subjects, plus a Diesel Mechanic or Earthmoving Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate.
- At least three years’ extensive experience working on earthmoving equipment in an opencast mining environment.
- Experience using CAT Service Information System (SIS) and CAT Electronic Technician (ET) diagnostic software.
- A valid Code BE driver’s licence.
- A Code CE driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to work overtime, shifts and standby duties.