- Company
- Impala Platinum (Implats)
- Location
- Limpopo
- Job type
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Relevant trade qualification (Section 13 or Section 26D) with completed apprenticeship contract
- Reference
- iplat_000107
- Closing date
- 25 October 2026 (1 day left)
About this role
Impala Platinum (Implats) is looking for a Diesel Mechanic for a permanent post in Limpopo. You will keep heavy and light diesel vehicles and mining equipment safe, working and within legal standards.
What you’ll do
- Carry out scheduled maintenance and services on diesel equipment.
- Check, top up or replace oil, filters, fuel, air parts and other fluids, following the maintenance schedule and OEM standards.
- Service, repair and replace brake and steering components.
- Find and fix faults on diesel-powered and petrol-powered machines.
- Repair and rebuild engines, transmissions and differentials.
- Complete job cards, workshop paperwork and legal and inspection registers.
- Work standby shifts, overtime and call-outs when needed.
What you need
- Grade 12 / STD 10 (NQF 4) or N3 in trade-related subjects, essential (external applicants).
- Grade 12 / STD 10 (NQF 4) or N3 in trade-related subjects, a distinct advantage (internal applicants).
- Relevant trade qualification (Section 13 or Section 26D) with proof of a completed apprenticeship contract, completed through effluxion of time. Essential.
- 3 years of experience working underground. Essential.
- Knowledge of or exposure to maintaining, servicing and repairing diesel-powered mobile equipment. Advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence and your own transport. Essential.
Relevant training will be provided to successful applicants.
Is this job for you?
This role suits a qualified diesel mechanic who has worked underground and is comfortable with shift work, standby duty and call-outs. If you like hands-on fault finding and keeping a workshop compliant, this could be a good fit.
Tips before you apply
- Have your trade certificate, proof of your completed apprenticeship contract and your driver’s licence ready to upload.
- Show your underground work history clearly on your CV, including employers, dates and the equipment you worked on.
- List the diesel engine, transmission and brake jobs you have completed, and mention any paperwork such as job cards or inspection registers you have handled.
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- Tailor your CV for this Diesel Mechanic role with our free AI CV builder.
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- Practise common interview questions so you're ready if they call.
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