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  • Posted: Oct 18, 2024
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board. The organisation became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001), as amended in 2013. It is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in Sout...
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    Diesel Mechanic - REF NO: OC21/2024

    REQUIREMENTS: 

    • A National Diploma/ NTC 3 certificate or relevant comparable qualification, with a minimum of three years post trade experience.
    • Competency in diesel engine and generator maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and fault-finding, with knowledge of engine management systems, experience in operating electronic diagnostic tools as well as the ability to interpret results.
    • The candidate has to be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies. It would be an advantage if there is experience on refrigeration. The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

     DUTIES: 

    • The incumbent will be responsible for maintenance and operation of the power generators and related equipment. Maintenance and repairs of air-conditioning, refrigeration-, water reticulation- and wastewater systems.
    • Replacement and repair of mechanical pumps and valves as well as pipe fitting. Maintenance and all repairs of forklift, telescopic cranes, portable generators and transfer pumps. Operate forklift and cargo handling equipment. Maintenance of field huts and field equipment.
    • The incumbent will report to the team leader and will be part of the technical team, led by the technical team leader that has to perform any additional base related technical functions.
    • Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members.

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    Method of Application

    NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days and Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants. The course is available through the NSG under the name “Certificate for entry into SMS” (full details are available at: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/). Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments.

    Interested and qualified? Go to The South African Weather Service (SAWS) on www.weathersa.co.za to apply

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