UWM 57/24 Specialist Engineering Artisan needed at City of Cape Town

Requirements:

• Trade test in Diesel Mechanic.
• Code C or EC driver’s licence (advantageous).
• Computer Literacy.
• Minimum 5 years’ (8+ years preferred) relevant experience in the trade.
• Willingness to work overtime and outside normal working hours as required.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.

Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate activities associated with vehicle maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and fault finding.
• Perform repairs by stripping, cleaning, overhauling, replacing, and assembling components (e.g., brake and clutch overhauls, gearboxes, engines, and related mechanical repairs).
• Test vehicle systems and components, isolating faults.
• Diagnose system issues and identify defects on components through visual inspection, functional tests, and investigation procedures.
• Check functionality of replacement components and execute necessary adjustments and settings.
• Interpret and coordinate pre-work requirements for repairs and maintenance sequences.
• Guide personnel in planned and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Interact with Stores and verify allocated components and materials against job cards before starting the job.
• Complete internal transactional documentation promptly.
• Supervise, motivate, train, and discipline staff.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety rules, regulations, and processes.
• Conduct asset verifications.