Diesel Mechanic - Pietermaritzburg

Closing Date 2026/08/27

Reference Number RCL260817-3

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Diesel Mechanic - Pietermaritzburg

Functions Engineering

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Pietermaritzburg

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com RCL Foods is currently looking for aqualified and experienced Diesel Mechanic who will be based at our Operating Site in Pietemaritzburg (internal circulation within the Sunshine group ) . The position will report to the Transport Manager .

Purpose Of The Position To carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet and forklifts.

Minimum Requirements QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric
• N3 National Certificate as Diesel Mechanic

Experience And Training

• 4-5 years’ experience as a qualified mechanic in a workshop environment.
• 1 year in a supervisory role
• Experience with FAW, FUSO, ISUZU, Scania; Toyota and Nissan Trucks.

Knowledge and Skill

• Behavior Standards
• Be brilliant at the basics
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Various makes of delivery vehicles
• Various makes of forklift models
• Fault Finding
• Fleet maintenance software (freeway, profleet; fms would be advantageous)
• Auto electrical maintenance (advantageous)

Attributes

• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• People orientated
• Results/Goal oriented

Problem Solving

• First point contact in resolving technical fleet maintenance problems.

Customer Relationships Internal

• Production
• Warehousing & Distribution Maintenance
• Oil & Feed Plant

External

• Suppliers (Parts & Services)

Decision Making

• Within natural scope of work in the coordination of the day to day activities of immediate team
• Time frame on decisions: Immediately up to 1 week

Leadership / Supervision

• Uphold the RCL FOODS standards of leadership
• Provide technical support & leadership to mechanical assistants

Competencies

• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Self - driven
• Attention to detail
• Staff supervision
• Conflict Resolution
• People Orientated

Communication

• Technical verbal communication
• Basic verbal instruction & requests

Duties & Responsibilities Fleet Maintenance

• Execute the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform delivery vehicle breakdown services as required
• Attend to after hour vehicle breakdowns.
• Perform minor auto electrician repairs.
• Prepare vehicles for annual Certificate of Fitness (COF)
• Ensure all mechanical tasks are completed according to the job card specifications
• Ensure cost effective utilization of parts (new & used)
• Asses services rendered by external suppliers are of high quality within the agreed scope of work
• Analyze fleet fuel consumption figures & take corrective action measures

People Management

• Ensure team availability to allocated task
• Accurate and timeous recording of teams time sheets
• Ensure good working relations between staff
• Manage performance of mechanical assistants and address issues
• Adhere to and enforce company disciplinary code
• Be an ambassador for Our Way
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities for direct reports and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing.