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PETROSA
DIESEL MECHANIC
PetroSA
Location: Mossel Bay
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Category: Engineering
Job Type: All Candidates
Work Location: Office-based
Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026
Job Purpose
Under minimal guidance and supervision, implement operating procedures to inspect, troubleshoot and maintain petrol/diesel powered equipment used in the plant and provide technical support to the production area team to ensure maximum equipment/machinery availability for production to take place.
Job Description
- Inspect, test and conduct maintenance on diesel/petrol powered equipment/machinery to ensure maximum availability of equipment for production to take place.
- Perform troubleshooting on diesel/petrol powered equipment/machinery and identify and resolve the problems to ensure maximum availability of equipment for production to take place.
- Install and commission diesel/petrol powered equipment/machinery to ensure maximum availability of equipment for production to take place
- Participate in the execution of projects, shutdown and turnarounds being undertaken by the Mobile Equipment Workshop to ensure that services are delivered on time, on spec and within budget.
- Perform standby duties as per the standby roster to provide technical support to the responsibility area as required.
- Provide the relevant input to update the relevant quality management systems to ensure that all the required information is captured and stored for planning, referencing and audit purposes.
- Provide technical support, when required, to PetroSA depots in Bloemfontein and Tzaneen, as well as offshore installations such as the EM Buoy and FA Platform, to ensure the availability, reliability and safe operation of equipment and machinery.
- Implement SHEQ, housekeeping and the relevant workshop operating procedures to ensure that the workplace is kept clean and safe for operation at all times.
- Provide advice and assistance to internal and external customers regarding requests or queries related to the area of operation for quality customer service.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid Trade Test certificate/NQF level 4 Diesel Mechanic certificate
- Code 08 driver’s license
Minimum work experience:
- 3 years’ experience as a Junior Diesel Mechanic
- Physically fit to perform the function without any medical restriction in terms of climbing ladders, working at heights and confined spaces
Benefits & Perks
Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical coverage including dental and vision
Life Insurance
Life insurance coverage for employees
Retirement Plan
Company retirement savings plan with matching
Professional Development
Training opportunities and skill development programs
PetroSA is committed to Equality, Employment Equity, and Diversity regarding employment opportunities. In accordance with our Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. PetroSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to posts as advertised. PetroSA encourages candidates living with disabilities to apply for positions.
Website: https://www.petrosa.co.za
Phone: +27 21 929 3000
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