Hiring Now | Qualified Diesel Mechanic & Fleet Maintenance Supervisor | Unitrans Mining Division | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal | Permanent Heavy Fleet Repair, Breakdown Response & Yellow Equipment Maintenance Positions

Unitrans Mining, a premier force in heavy industrial logistics and bulk mining transport solutions, is seeking a highly skilled, safety-conscious, and leadership-oriented professional to fill the permanent position of Diesel Mechanic at its Richards Bay operation. This critical mechanical engineering, workshop supervision, and fleet availability post, officially listed under Reference Number: UNI251113-1, is an exceptional career opportunity for trade-tested mechanics dedicated to overseeing heavy truck/trailer repairs, leading daily safety toolbox talks, and executing high-precision breakdown responses on the RBM HMC contract. If you are a qualified Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 5 years of post-trade experience, possess a valid driver’s licence with your own transport, and are fully computer literate to manage digital job cards, apply today. Industrial mining logistics and heavy mechanical repair vacancies in the KwaZulu-Natal region are filling fast — secure your corporate engineering career path today.

Detail	Information
Job Title	Diesel Mechanic
Company / Brand	Unitrans Mining Division
Contract Assignment	RBM HMC
Position Type	Permanent – Normal
Reference Number	UNI251113-1
Experience Level	Minimum 5 Years of working experience as a diesel mechanic
Primary Location	Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Posted Date	05 July 2026
Closing Date	08 July 2026 (Apply immediately)
Minimum Education	Grade 12 / National Certificate + Trade Test Qualification
Job Functional Area	Heavy Vehicle Diagnostics, Breakdown Response, Component Upgrades & Safety Leadership
Driving Prerequisite	Valid Driver’s Licence & Own Transport (Must drive company vehicles)
Core Competencies	Supervisory skills, Computer literacy, Autonomous problem solving, Digital job cards
Application Status	Open – Accepting Corporate Digital Applications Now

Unitrans Mining is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive, energetic, and high-performance workforce that reflects the diverse talent pool of South Africa. In strict alignment with progressive corporate transformation mandates, national employment equity regulations, and internal workplace diversity targets, candidate assessments, background evaluations, and final placements are carried out fairly. The company reserves the right to modify these employment conditions, localized maintenance assignments, or expire this vacancy at any time at its own discretion based on group mining logistics demands and regional engineering directives.

About the Role

Based permanently at our high-capacity mining logistics depot in Richards Bay, this position forms the mechanical heartbeat of our heavy-haul fleet operations. The primary purpose of the Diesel Mechanic is to take full accountability for the comprehensive servicing, preventative maintenance, advanced fault diagnosis, and tactical mechanical repair of an expansive fleet of commercial haulage vehicles operating out of the depot.

This permanent industrial position requires a recognized, formal qualification as a Diesel Mechanic (Trade Test) combined with a minimum of 5 years of active, verifiable working experience within a heavy fleet or mining logistics environment. To ensure peak operational output, candidates must be fully computer literate to upload, track, and manage digital job cards accurately, and display strong supervisory and communication skills to lead daily safety toolbox talks with workshop assistants. Because you will be directly responsible for minimizing fleet downtime, you must possess an exceptional problem-solving mindset, the ability to work independently without constant oversight, and a valid driver’s licence paired with own transport to execute emergency roadside breakdown responses when field interventions arise.

The ideal candidate brings an unyielding commitment to occupational safety, extensive experience troubleshooting heavy trucks and multi-axle trailers, and an advantage-level familiarity with yellow equipment or specialized earthmoving machinery. Joining the mining maintenance division at Unitrans provides engineering professionals with outstanding corporate stability, a highly competitive market-related compensation structure, and an advanced professional network designed to support long-term career growth in heavy industrial automation and supply chain engineering.

Please note: A formal trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic and a minimum of 5 years of proven field experience are strict, non-negotiable mandatory prerequisites to enter the selection process.

Proven technical competency maintaining heavy-duty mining trucks, commercial trailers, or earthmoving yellow equipment, paired with active proficiency in digital fleet diagnostics systems, will be heavily prioritized during the initial screening phase.

Key Responsibilities

Heavy Fleet Diagnostics, Servicing & Mechanical Repair

• Execute advanced mechanical repairs and diagnostic fault-finding procedures on a heavy commercial vehicle fleet to keep assets in prime operational condition.

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance servicing and major component overhauls systematically, minimizing sudden equipment failures on active mining routes.

• Identify, diagnose, and isolate complex mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic defects early to maintain rigid transport safety compliance.

• Execute mechanical component upgrades and vehicle structural maintenance in strict accordance with manufacturer standards and contract parameters.

• Drive to and attend emergency vehicle breakdowns in the field promptly, operating company service vehicles safely under varied terrain conditions.

Workshop Administration, Digital Tracking & Reporting

• Upload, update, and manage digital job cards with absolute accuracy using computerized fleet maintenance software to maintain complete machine histories.

• Compile clear, accurate, and metric-driven vehicle availability reports daily for review by the contract operations manager.

• Manage and issue spare parts systematically, ensuring workshop stock levels correspond tightly with open repair requisitions.

• Organize and lead mandatory daily safety toolbox talks, ensuring all technicians, apprentices, and general assistants understand shift hazards.

Occupational Safety & Operational Discipline

• Adhere rigidly to safe working procedures, mine-specific safety protocols, and OHSA standards on the workshop floor and at breakdown sites.

• Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards within mechanical bays, ensuring tools, hydraulic lifts, and heavy equipment are secured safely.

• Collaborate actively with workshop supervisors and logistics coordinators to prioritize active repair queues based on live contract distribution targets.

Minimum Requirements

Technical Qualifications, Licensing & Field Experience

• A recognized, formal qualification as a Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Passed Section 13 / Section 26D Trade Test) (Absolute MUST).

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate or recognized National Technical Certificate (Absolute MUST).

• Minimum of 5 years of continuous, post-qualification working experience as a diesel mechanic within a commercial fleet or mining sector.

• A valid South African driver’s licence is essential (and the capability to drive company emergency response vehicles safely).

• Must possess reliable personal transport to ensure rapid response to the Richards Bay depot outside standard operating hours.

Technical Skills & System Knowledge

• Full computer literacy with proven capability to utilize digital fleet logging systems and manage electronic job cards.

• Advanced technical knowledge of heavy commercial trucks, truck/trailer configurations, and associated air-braking and suspension systems.

• Practical, hands-on experience maintaining mining-sector yellow equipment or earthmoving machinery (Highly Advantageous).

• Deep understanding of structural diagnostic software, specialized mechanical hand tools, and industrial precision measuring instruments.

Core Competencies & Leadership Attributes

• Supervisory & Communication Prowess: Strong capability to direct, educate, and monitor workshop assistants and enforce strict shift timelines.

• Autonomous Problem Solving: Ability to evaluate complex mechanical system failures independently and execute accurate repairs under pressure.

• Rigid Safety Focus: An uncompromising professional attitude toward personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance and hazard isolation.

What We Offer (Benefits)

Unitrans Mining values its engineering staff and technical assets, providing a secure industrial framework that rewards precision maintenance and safety leadership:

• Diverse Operational Tasks: Dynamic exposure across heavy commercial trucks, complex trailer tracking, breakdown rescue, and high-tech diagnostics.

• Prospects & Growth: Structured technical development pathways, OEM training modules, and corporate growth opportunities within the national Unitrans network.

• Financial Stability: Competitive, market-related basic salary structures paired with professional standby and technical tool allowances.

• Corporate Framework: Permanent placement attached to a high-value, long-term mining logistics contract (RBM HMC).

Career Growth Opportunities

A permanent diesel mechanic position within Unitrans Mining offers an exceptional operational platform for expanding your professional track into workshop administration, fleet engineering, or asset management:

Diesel Mechanic (Technical Fleet Specialist) → Workshop Chargehand / Master Technician

Workshop Chargehand → Workshop Manager / Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Workshop Manager → Regional Asset Engineer / Contract Logistics Operations Controller

Regional Asset Engineer → Business Unit Infrastructure & Engineering Manager

Your safety record, digital system precision, and leadership capabilities dictate your growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is this position based, and are there standby shifts involved?

The position is based permanently at the Unitrans Mining depot in Richards Bay, servicing the RBM HMC contract. Because mining transport operates continuously, the successful candidate will be required to participate in structured standby rosters, night shifts, and weekend call-outs to handle critical field breakdowns.

What specific digital platform is used for the electronic job cards?

Unitrans utilizes enterprise asset management (EAM) and digital workshop tracking applications. While full training on our exact software setup is provided during onboarding, candidates must demonstrate solid general computer literacy and the ability to comfortably log repair details, parts requests, and hours worked into an electronic device.

Are tools provided by the company, or am I expected to bring my own mechanic toolbox?

As per heavy transport industry standard, qualified Diesel Mechanics are expected to possess their own comprehensive set of professional hand tools suitable for commercial vehicle repairs. Specialized diagnostic computers, heavy hydraulic lifts, welding machinery, and safety equipment are provided on-site by Unitrans.

What format should my trade test and supporting qualifications be in for the application?

Your CV, Trade Test Certificate, Grade 12 or N-courses, valid driver’s licence, and South African Identity Document must be clearly scanned and saved as digital PDF or Word files to ensure the corporate automated data-parsing platforms evaluate your technical compliance correctly.

How does a Unitrans Diesel Mechanic handle a critical breakdown where spare parts are out of stock?

The mechanic must immediately evaluate the machine, document the exact parts deficiency on the digital card system, report the fleet availability status directly to the Workshop Supervisor, and collaborate with procurement to coordinate urgent supplier sourcing while implementing safe asset-containment protocols.

How to Apply

Are you a trade-tested professional ready to apply your technical mechanics, manage advanced digital fleet logging systems, enforce strict mining safety regulations, and secure a permanent career with Unitrans Mining? Applications are officially open through the corporate recruitment portal. Ensure your clean digital CV, Trade Test certificate, and references are fully updated before submitting.

Application Steps

🔗 Official Application Link:

Access the Unitrans recruitment portal directly via: Apply Online – Unitrans Careers Portal

Applicants must ensure their uploaded digital profile and cover note explicitly state the specific reference number: UNI251113-1 to guarantee immediate tracking, automated data parsing, and accurate routing by the Unitrans Mining HR division.

All applications must include a comprehensive, recently updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting detailed technical references from your past 5+ years of post-trade diesel mechanical exposure, a clear copy of your official Trade Test certificate, and your South African Identity Document.

Apply early — this premium Richards Bay heavy mining maintenance vacancy closes on 8 July 2026 and is subject to immediate shortlisting and interview scheduling as soon as the target professional profiles are identified.

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