Workshop Technician

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Technician to join our growing workshop team. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with extensive experience working on earthmoving and underground mining equipment, who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining the highest safety standards.

If you have a passion for heavy machinery, engine rebuilds, diagnostics, and mentoring junior technicians, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics, fault finding and repairs on earthmoving and underground mining equipment.
• Carry out major component overhauls, including diesel engine rebuilds, transmissions, differentials, torque converters and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, powertrain and mechanical failures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, servicing and machine inspections.
• Complete major machine rebuilds to OEM standards.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, hydraulic schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Accurately complete job cards, inspection reports and service documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians and apprentices.
• Identify additional repair requirements and communicate these effectively to the Workshop Supervisor.
• Maintain workshop tools, equipment and housekeeping in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic, Earthmoving Mechanic or Red Seal Trade Test.
• Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience in a senior workshop technician role.
• Extensive experience working on earthmoving and underground mining machinery.
• Proven experience with:
• Diesel engine diagnostics and complete engine rebuild
• Hydraulic systems
• Powertrain components
• Electrical fault finding
• Mechanical repairs and major overhauls
• Experience working on OEM equipment such as Sany, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Bell, Volvo, Hitachi, Liebherr, Sandvik, Epiroc, Atlas Copco or similar.
• Ability to use OEM diagnostic software will be advantageous.
• Valid Code 08/B driver's licence (Code 10/14 advantageous).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Send your cv to cv@ghmachinery.co.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have the experience, technical expertise and passion for heavy machinery, we invite you to apply and become part of our team.