TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Diesel / Motor Mechanic - Richardsbay DC Bread-ZAF

PepsiCo

Job Description

Responsibilities

Job Overview: Inspects, diagnoses and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, like trucks, forklifts and trailers.

  • Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
  • Analyzing diagnostic test results.
  • Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
  • Checking vehicle lighting systems.
  • Test driving vehicles to gauge performance.
  • Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
  • Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
  • Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
  • Maintaining a parts inventory.
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
  • Conduct field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
Qualifications
  • Five years' experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles or other engines and related mechanical components.
  • Diesel Mechanic Trade Test Certificate
  • Valid driver's license (Code 10).
  • PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act

About This Role

Career insights for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,512/month
R17,001 to R35,326/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving Speaking
Common Technologies
AutoCAD 2024 Revit 2024 MicroStation CONNECT Edition Microsoft PowerPoint 365 ANSYS Mechanical 2024 Various modern FEA packages (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL) Adams 2024 Mastercam 2024

Job Overview

Date Posted
12 Apr 2026
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,512/month

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