JOB VACANCY: HEAVY MACHINE MECHANIC
📍 Location: [Matabeleland North]
📅 Closing Date: [23 October 2026]
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are looking for an experienced Heavy Machine Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, service, and repair heavy mobile equipment used in mining and construction operations, helping maintain safe and reliable equipment availability.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out scheduled servicing, preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy mobile plant.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, engine, transmission, braking, and related faults.
• Use diagnostic tools, technical manuals, service bulletins, and parts information to identify and correct faults.
• Complete repairs and component replacements in line with manufacturer specifications and workshop procedures.
• Conduct post-repair checks and testing and confirm equipment is safe to return to service.
• Record work completed, parts used, labour hours, fault findings, and follow-up maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate with equipment supervisors and operators to prioritise breakdowns and reduce downtime.
• Apply safe isolation, lockout/tagout, lifting, workshop housekeeping, and environmental procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
REQUIREMENTS
• National Certificate, Diploma, apprenticeship trade qualification, or equivalent in Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Diesel Plant Fitting, Motor Mechanics, or a related field.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy-duty equipment used in mining, construction, or earthmoving operations.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, electrical systems, and fault-diagnosis methods.
• Ability to read technical manuals, service diagrams, and parts catalogues and use appropriate workshop tools.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, safe isolation, lifting practices, and workshop health and safety.
• Experience with major equipment brands and electronic diagnostic systems is an advantage.
• Good troubleshooting, time-management, teamwork, and maintenance-record skills.
• Preparedness and willingness to work at a remote mining site and respond to breakdowns or shifts as required.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their CV and relevant qualifications to:
📧 Email: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
