Truck Mechanic (Fleet Workshop) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria East, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Automotive Code 14
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Job Description

You'll service and repair heavy diesel vehicles for the long-distance trucking fleet in Pretoria East. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is in Pretoria East (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

  • Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles
  • Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
  • Carry out pre-roadworthy checks before the vehicle goes for COF testing
  • Overhaul brake systems, including air valves, chambers and slack adjusters
  • Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
  • Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck

What you need

  • Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
  • At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
  • Solid understanding of air brake systems
  • Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs
  • Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks

What you get

  • Provident fund and funeral cover
  • Heavy-duty tools supplied by the workshop
  • Standby and call-out allowance

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy with a recent certification stamp, diesel mechanic trade certificate plus Code 14 licence and PrDP.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

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

How to stand out

  • Mention roadside or field experience. Many fleets need mechanics who can work alone at a breakdown.
  • Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 14
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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