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Diesel Mechanic

Engen

Cape Town, ZAonsitePosted Aug 13, 2026
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About the role

Job Purpose

To ensure that preventative and reactive maintenance repairs are carried out on all Engen bulk delivery vehicles, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and all policies and procedures within acceptable time frames and within the approved budget and that strict compliance to HSEQ policies and procedures are adhered to.

Location

Cape Town - Montague Gardens Workshop

What You Would Have Done Before:

Qualification:

NQF Level 4 (Matric)

Qualified Diesel Mechanic/ Trade Tested

EC Driver License

Experience:

3 years post trade test experience in Diesel Mechanics

Experience in fuel industry with specific experience in bulk tanker fleets

Experience in fuel tanker operations and ancillary equipment on tankers

Mercedes Benz 2645 and Scania repair/diagnostic and maintenance knowledge.

Advantageous:

3 years post trade test experience in Diesel Mechanics

Experience in fuel industry with specific experience in bulk tanker Dangerous Goods fleets

Maintenance and diagnostic abilities for axles, air suspension, metered and ETLG equipment.

Mercedes and Scania OEM maintenance and diagnostic training completed

What You Will Be Doing:

FLEET MAINTENANCE

Ensure that workshop procedures are followed, and relevant documents are recorded

Comply with Engen's standing instructions, policies and procedures

Conduct pre-repair fleet inspections

Ensure daily administrative reporting is done and submitted (on vehicle job cards, MIT's, tyre reports, breakdown reports, vehicle hand over reports and workshop equipment)

CUSTOMER & SERVICE PROVIDER INTERFACE

Interact with customers and service providers

Work with contractor to ensure deliverables are met

Provide internal support to the contractor

HSEQ COMPLIANCE

Ensure compliance to HSEQ policies and standards

Ensure that contractors adhere to safety procedures

Working Conditions:

Will be required to work shift and be on standby.

Job Advert Closing Date: All job adverts close five days after date posted

Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process.

Important Information:

The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.

All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.

If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.

Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.

Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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