Vacant Post – Diesel Mechanic

Location: Carnarvon, Northern Cape
Job Level: Junior
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 22 September 2023

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.

Perform routine work, repairs and maintenance on fleet vehicles and earth moving equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Servicing of company vehicles to predefined checklists
* Attend to breakdowns and carry out the necessary repairs on fleet vehicles & earth moving equipment
* Apply Health & Safety rules and regulations in all aspects of job
* Ensure vehicles are kept in line with legal requirements and company policies i.e. roadworthy etc.
* Maintain a safe and clean working place at all times
* Administer regular reporting to management regarding breakdowns, services etc.
* Perform ancillary duties to the above as determined by management on an ongoing basis
* Develop and maintain good relationship with key supplier/business partners

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

* Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Trade Test)
* Valid Code 10 and PDP
* Basic Computer literacy

Experience:

* Five-years working experience as a qualified Diesel Mechanic of which 2 years should be on earth moving equipment
* Serving, maintenance & repair of motor vehicles and earth moving equipment
* Workshop equipment and tools
* Heavy duty and earth-moving equipment
* Emergency back-up generators
* Basic report writing
* Auto electrical work (advantageous)

Knowledge:

* Workshop procedures and automotive repairs
* Vehicle malfunctions and diagnoses thereof
* Fuel, brake, steering & suspension systems, transmissions, emission-control & exhaust systems
* Health & Safety standards & legislation
* Technical specifications of various vehicle models
* Lifting equipment and hydraulics
* Earth moving equipment (caterpillar, Bell, Terrex, Volvo, etc)

Additional Notes:

* Be able to work with minimum supervision
* Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
* Reliable, hardworking and honest
* Willingness to work outside working hours when required
* The ability to travel
* Be able to work under pressure
* Ability to execute job function with urgency but ensuring that quality of work is not compromised
* Good physical health and sober habits
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Adhere to safety procedures

Closing date: 22 September 2023

Information:

The website www.nrf.ac.za provides more details on the NRF initiatives and activities. Applications: Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by logging to https://ess.nrf.ac.za/Account/Recruitment and apply online.

Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicants’ suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

The NRF offers a challenging career and competitive remuneration package which is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The NRF is committed to employment equity and redress and the appointment to the position will be made in line with the NRF Employment Equity Plan. The NRF reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence will be sent to short-listed candidates only