Mechanic at Royal Mabati Factory

Are you a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanic with a passion for vehicle safety, performance, and efficiency? Join our dynamic Transport Department and be part of a team that ensures our fleet operates at peak performance while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.

We are looking for a Mechanic to handle preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair faults, support real-time breakdown response, and uphold critical fleet KPIs. This role is key to minimizing downtime, improving cost-efficiency, and ensuring timely dispatches across our operations.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 3 years of Experience in a busy automotive garage.
• Experience in 4 to 24 wheeler repair and maintenance
• Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: Any technical course in mechanics is an added advantage.
• Conduct scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel and petrol vehicles.
• Rapidly respond to breakdowns and perform on-site repairs or coordinate vehicle recovery.
• Verify roadworthiness of vehicles and functionality of safety gadgets (dash-cams, GPS, fuel sensors, etc.).
• Accurately update maintenance records and submit weekly summaries.
• Enforce proper parts usage and fraud prevention protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready workshop environment.
• Support driver training on preventive maintenance and basic first aid
• Collaborate with departments such as Dispatch, Loss Control, Finance, and Procurement to ensure operational alignment.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical background in diesel and petrol vehicle systems.
• Diagnostic proficiency and mechanical repair experience.
• Familiarity with NTSA, WIBA, OSHA regulations.
• Experience in fraud detection and cost control in fleet maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management.
• Accurate technical reporting and ERP/logbook entry.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Attention to detail and teamwork mindset.
• Commitment to workshop safety and continuous improvement