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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next\-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
   

  

**What You Will Do**
 At Volvo Trucks you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
   

  

**The main purpose of the job is** 
 to produce the required labor hours through maintenance and repair work, in accordance with the Company quality and efficiency standards.
   

  

**Reporting:** 
 This position reports to the Team Leader.
   

  

**Job Objectives**
* Fault\-finding and diagnosis on Volvo Products by interpreting product “under performance” and/or failure.
* Interpret and implement information in Volvo Manual and Service Literature.
* By following directives provided in Workshop Manuals, produce work of Volvo acceptable standards.
* Follow repair, maintenance instructions and specifications as per the manual.
* Ensure excellence in customer service delivery through meticulously following procedures/processes.
* Provide comprehensive and accurate reports on diagnosis, assessment of component/part, failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
* Follow procedures for breakdown work:
* Liaise with driver before responding to customer breakdowns;
+ Ensure the correct documentation is in place and accurately completed before submission.
+ Compliance to ISO 9001 and other Safety standards.


**Who are you?**
 Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
   

  

**Qualification \& Job Experience**
* Matric/N3\.
* Trade Test Certificate \- Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
* 3 years Dealership experience in maintenance and repairs of heavy commercial vehicles.


**Key Competencies**
* Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
* Knowledge/skills to effect correct repair work.
* Ability to interpret technical manuals and specifications and put into practice.
* Must be able to speak, read and write English.
* Computer literacy.


*Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.*
**Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.**
**Application Closing Date: 27 August 2026\.**
 We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
   

  

**Who We Are And What We Believe In**
 We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
   

  

 Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join
 **Volvo Group** 
 . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
   

  

 At
 **Volvo Trucks** 
 you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Diesel Technician

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next\-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

**What you will do**
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At Volvo Trucks you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.

 **The main purpose of the job is** to produce the required labor hours through maintenance and repair work, in accordance with the Company quality and efficiency standards.

 **Reporting:** This position reports to the Team Leader.

 **Job Objectives:**

  

* Fault\-finding and diagnosis on Volvo Products by interpreting product “under performance” and/or failure.
* Interpret and implement information in Volvo Manual and Service Literature.
* By following directives provided in Workshop Manuals, produce work of Volvo acceptable standards.
* Follow repair, maintenance instructions and specifications as per the manual.
* Ensure excellence in customer service delivery through meticulously following procedures/processes.
* Provide comprehensive and accurate reports on diagnosis, assessment of component/part, failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
* Follow procedures for breakdown work:
* Liaise with driver before responding to customer breakdowns;
	+ Ensure the correct documentation is in place and accurately completed before submission.
	+ Compliance to ISO 9001 and other Safety standards.
**Who are you?**
----------------


Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

 **Qualification \& Job Experience:**

  

* Matric/N3\.
* Trade Test Certificate \- Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
* 3 years Dealership experience in maintenance and repairs of heavy commercial vehicles.
**Key Competencies**
--------------------

* Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
* Knowledge/skills to effect correct repair work.
* Ability to interpret technical manuals and specifications and put into practice.
* Must be able to speak, read and write English.
* Computer literacy.

 *Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.*

 **Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.**

**Application Closing Date: 27 August 2026\.**

  

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

 **Who we are and what we believe in**  

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

  

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join **Volvo Group**. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

  

At **Volvo Trucks** you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Introduction
   

  

 Komatsu South Africa is seeking an experienced
 **Heavy Equipment Mechanic Artisan** 
 to join our dynamic team in Bloemfontein. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years’ post\-trade experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the mining or related industry and a relevant Heavy Equipment Mechanic Trade certificate.
   

  

 Duties \& Responsibilities
   

  

**Functions**
* SHEQ
* Machine Inspections: Field and Workshop
* Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
* Machine Repairs: Field and Workshop
* Machine Services: Field and Workshop
* Machine and Component Disassembly and Assembly (new and rebuild)


**Job Responsibilities**
* Lower Operational SHE
* Machine Inspections: Field and Workshop
* Troubleshooting \& Diagnostics
* Machine Repairs: Field and Workshop
* Machine Services: Field and Workshop
* Machine \& Component Disassembly \& Assembly (new \& rebuild)


**Competencies**
* Accepting Responsibility
* Testing and Troubleshooting
* Adapting to Change
* Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks
* Using Math
* Reading Effectively
* Displaying Technical Expertise
* Working Safely


 Desired Experience \& Qualification
   

  

**Qualification**
* Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic (HEM / EEM) Trade
* Valid driver’s license
* Medical certificate of fitness
* Safety, Health and Environment legislation understanding


**Experience**
* 3 years experience post trade experience in the earthmoving/mining equipment industry.


**Specific Knowledge Requirements**
* Have good trouble shooting knowledge on equipment \& familiar with standard tool requirements
* Computer literate (MS Office)
* Good understanding of maintenance policies and procedures
* Good communication and inter\-personal skills
* Knowledge of and experience working with Komatsu equipment is an added advantage.


 Package \& Remuneration
   

  

 Waged\-A
   

  

 Interested?

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