Farm Diesel Mechanic

Recruiter:

Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:

KZN000578/CW

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Location:

Rustenburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
FARM MECHANIC - LICHTENBURG, NORTH WEST

Large cropping Farm based in Lichtenburg, North West requires an experienced Diesel Mechanic.

POSITION INFO:
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Maintenance/Farm Foreman is responsible for all maintenance and repairs. This includes, tractors, bakkies, farm equipment, irrigation systems, buildings and yard. In the situation when the farm manager isn’t available the assistant manager stands in to keep the daily operations going.
Areas of expertise/activities include;

Diesel engines, automotive- and 3-phase electric systems, boiler making.
Manage & train farm drivers and operators when they assist with maintenance and repair work.
Oversee/execute field work and irrigation in absence of farm manager.
Control maintenance parts stock and ordering of parts.
Update maintenance and stock reports

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Ensure that maintenance & repairs farm equipment is done
Keep farmyard, and workshop in a clean state.
Complete farm irrigation system maintenance and repairs on time and avoid repeat failures.
Supervise staff and field operations in absence of the farm manager

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12
Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate (preference will be given to candidate with a boiler-making & electrical experience).
Valid driver’s license (truck driving license will be an added advantage).
At least 5 years of working experience, working independently, executing farm equipment maintenance and repairs in agricultural business.
Having worked on an arable farm, and understanding basics of crop production
Experience in maintaining irrigation systems.

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