Diesel Mechanic (Trackless Mobile Machinery) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Mining
R32 250 – R38 750/month
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Job Description

When production stops, the artisans get it going again. The gold mine shaft complex near Krugersdorp needs you on that team. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Krugersdorp; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What your day looks like

  • Repair and align conveyor belt drives, pulleys and idlers
  • Carry out planned maintenance on loaders, drill rigs and utility vehicles
  • Isolate and lock out machines under the site isolation procedure
  • Test and maintain flameproof electrical equipment in coal sections
  • Complete job cards and work orders in SAP after each task
  • Maintain pumps, fans and compressors in shafts and on surface
  • Fault-find hydraulic, electrical and engine faults on trackless machines

You'll need

  • Trade test certificate in your trade (diesel mechanic, fitter, electrician, boilermaker, instrumentation or rigger)
  • Able to read schematics, hydraulic circuits or wiring diagrams
  • N3 certificate or Grade 12 with maths and science
  • Certificate of fitness for underground or surface work
  • Understands MHSA duties for artisans, including lockout and permits

Nice if you have

  • Flameproof equipment training for coal mines
  • SAP PM module experience
  • Experience with collision avoidance systems on TMM

What you get

  • Artisan allowance on top of basic pay
  • Study assistance for engineering qualifications
  • Tool allowance or company-issued toolbox

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: trade test certificate and N-certificates, employment references showing artisan work plus certified ID copy.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Krugersdorp.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • Mention underground or flameproof experience clearly. It separates mine-ready artisans from factory artisans.
  • Your trade test certificate must show the trade and the date. Keep a certified copy ready because mines verify it.

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Job details
SalaryR32 250 – R38 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKrugersdorp, Gauteng
CategoryMining
Experience4+ years
Posted11 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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