Artisan Production Grade A (Diesel Mechanic)

 

🚜 Artisan Production Grade A (Diesel Mechanic) – Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure

📍 Location: Vhembe District – Sibasa Mechanical Workshop, Limpopo

💰 Salary: R253 341 per annum (OSD)

🕒 Job Type: Permanent

📌 Sector: Mechanical Engineering / Heavy Duty Trades / Road Maintenance Fleet / Public Sector

📑 Reference: Post 32/289

📁 Component: Mechanical Workshop

📅 Apply before: 25 September 2026 at 16h30

🏢 About the Employer – Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure (Limpopo)

The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is responsible for maintaining state facilities, provincial roads, and public mechanical fleets. The department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

🎯 Purpose of the Role

The Artisan Production Grade A (Diesel Mechanic) carries out scheduled servicing, diagnostic troubleshooting, technical fault analysis, overhaul repairs, and maintenance on road-building earthmoving equipment, yellow plant, and departmental diesel vehicles at the Sibasa Mechanical Workshop.

📝 Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Maintenance & Servicing: Receive job cards, inspect workspace safety, perform oil and filter changes (oil, fuel, air filters), examine filter debris for wear signs, inspect for oil/hydraulic leaks, and conduct post-service test drives.

• Fault Diagnosis & Mechanical Repairs: Conduct pre-repair visual inspections, analyze failure root causes, state technical issues in writing, dismantle assemblies, replace/repair worn components, reassemble, clean, and test functionality.

• Technical Quality Control & Inspection: Carry out detailed pre- and post-repair inspections on road plant equipment, complete formal technical inspection sheets, and log fault findings.

• Workshop Administration: Accurately complete job cards upon repair completion, provide inputs for technical fault reports, maintain plant repair registers, and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.

✅ Job Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or relevant technical certificate.

• An appropriate Trade Test Certificate as a Diesel Mechanic as recognized by SAQA.

• Practical post-qualification experience as a Diesel Mechanic will be an added advantage.

• A valid driver’s license (except for applicants with disabilities).

• Technical Competencies: Diagnostic fault analysis, technical report writing, knowledge of road maintenance plant/machinery, legal health and safety compliance, and workshop process skills.

• Generic Competencies: Problem-solving and analysis, decision-making, teamwork, creativity, customer focus, planning and organizing, and computer skills.

🌟 Company Values & Culture

Employees within the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure are expected to demonstrate:

• Craftsmanship excellence and dedication to maintaining mechanical fleet availability

• Zero tolerance for safety hazards and poor workshop practices

• Proactive support to ensure road maintenance machinery remains operational across the district

📧 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 form (2021 version) (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online at www.dpsa.gov.za). All fields in Part A, B, C, and D must be fully completed. Please ensure your Z83 is signed and clearly references Reference Number Post 32/289.

Application Options:

• Option 1: Online via eRecruitment

  Submit online via erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.

  Note for Online Applicants: When applying through the eRecruitment system, you MUST attach your completed Z83, detailed CV, and copies of your qualifications, ID, and valid driver’s license.

• Option 2: Physical Hand Delivery / Postal Submission (Vhembe District)

  If submitting physically or via post, submit only your completed Z83 form and detailed CV (copies of qualifications/ID will only be requested if shortlisted).

  • Hand Delivery: Vhembe District Office, Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa, 0970.

  • Postal Address: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970.

📞 Enquiries

For position-related queries, please contact:

• Mr. MF Mavhungu

• Ms. M Muthabi

• Mr. TI Tshipuke

  ☎️ Tel No: (015) 963 3790

🌍 Why Join the Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure?

As a Diesel Mechanic at the Sibasa Mechanical Workshop, you will play a crucial role in keeping heavy road-building equipment and provincial maintenance fleets running safely and efficiently to support regional infrastructure development.