Background

SGC Investments Limited- Transport Division is the most trusted cross border haulier in Southern Africa, dreaming big is in our DNA hence we give our clients and employees a sense of pride and that of belonging to one of the biggest brand. The Company offers opportunities for all to learn, develop and grow whilst offering challenging career opportunities for lateral or vertical advancement.

SGC Investment Limited under Transport Division is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the under listed vacant positions:

Main Responsibilities

• Supervision of all Technicians in Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicle systems which include engine, transmission, clutch, suspension, brakes and pneumatics system.
• Able to diagnose and repair both European & Chinese engines such as Renaults, Volvo, Shacman etc.
• Ensure that the creation of task on Mastruck are done effectively and correctly including spare parts requests & allocation on trucks.
• Routine inspections of maintenance work in the Workshop.
• Attending to/ manage breakdowns outside workstation timeously
• Support in development of routine work plans in the workshop.
• Breakdown, Light Motor Vehicle, Component replacement and General Maintenance.
• Supervision of delegated tasks to all Technicians & general management of the workshop.
• Planning vehicle service schedules for all vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure that personnel under supervision adhere to step by step procedure on both the trailer & horse, health and safety policies.
• Ensure that vehicles are road worthy in terms of mechanical fitness (Quality Check).
• Perform any other duties assigned by superiors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a Diploma/Craft certificate qualification in Automotive Mechanics /Auto Electrical from a recognized institution
• Full Grade 12 Certificate and a member of EIZ
• 5 years’ minimum experience in a busy workshop as workshop foreman or senior mechanic. Experience in the transport industry an added advantage
• At least two years in a supervisory role with a valid driver’s license

• Supervision of all Technicians in Diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicle systems which include engine, transmission, clutch, suspension, brakes and pneumatics system.
• Able to diagnose and repair both European & Chinese engines such as Renaults, Volvo, Shacman etc.
• Ensure that the creation of task on Mastruck are done effectively and correctly including spare parts requests & allocation on trucks.
• Routine inspections of maintenance work in the Workshop.
• Attending to/ manage breakdowns outside workstation timeously
• Support in development of routine work plans in the workshop.
• Breakdown, Light Motor Vehicle, Component replacement and General Maintenance.
• Supervision of delegated tasks to all Technicians & general management of the workshop.
• Planning vehicle service schedules for all vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure that personnel under supervision adhere to step by step procedure on both the trailer & horse, health and safety policies.
• Ensure that vehicles are road worthy in terms of mechanical fitness (Quality Check).
• Perform any other duties assigned by superiors.

• Diagnosis of vehicle systems (engine, transmission, clutch, suspension, brakes, pneumatics)
• Repair of European & Chinese engines (Renaults, Volvo, Shacman)
• Mastruck system operation (task creation, spare parts requests & allocation)
• Workshop maintenance inspection
• Breakdown management
• Routine work plan development
• Vehicle service scheduling
• Adherence to health and safety policies
• Quality checking of mechanical fitness
• Supervisory skills
• Valid driver's license

• Diploma/Craft certificate qualification in Automotive Mechanics /Auto Electrical from a recognized institution
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Membership of EIZ
• 5 years’ minimum experience in a busy workshop as workshop foreman or senior mechanic
• At least two years in a supervisory role
• Valid driver’s license