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Diesel Technician

Volvo Group·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
SalesFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 3, 2026

What you will do

  • At Volvo Trucks you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.
  • The main purpose of the job is to produce the required labor hours through maintenance and repair work, in accordance with the Company quality and efficiency standards.
  • Reporting: This position reports to the Team Leader.

Job Objectives:

  • Fault-finding and diagnosis on Volvo Products by interpreting product "under performance" and/or failure.
  • Interpret and implement information in Volvo Manual and Service Literature.
  • By following directives provided in Workshop Manuals, produce work of Volvo acceptable standards.
  • Follow repair, maintenance instructions and specifications as per the manual.
  • Ensure excellence in customer service delivery through meticulously following procedures/processes.
  • Provide comprehensive and accurate reports on diagnosis, assessment of component/part, failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
  • Follow procedures for breakdown work:

Liaise with driver before responding to customer breakdowns;

  • Ensure the correct documentation is in place and accurately completed before submission.
  • Compliance to ISO 9001 and other Safety standards.

Who are you?

  • Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience

  • Matric/N3.
  • Trade Test Certificate - Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
  • 3 years Dealership experience in maintenance and repairs of heavy commercial vehicles.

Key Competencies

  • Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
  • Knowledge/skills to effect correct repair work.
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals and specifications and put into practice.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English.
  • Computer literacy.

Key skills

MatricNational Certificate (NCV)

At a glance

Company

Volvo Group

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 3, 2026

Created

November 2, 2026

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