Operations

Diesel Mechanic

PetroSA·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
OperationsFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 2, 2026

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

Key skills

MatricProfessional Certificate
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At a glance

Company

PetroSA

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 2, 2026

Created

October 29, 2026

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