Heavy Equipment Repair Technician / Auto Electrician

 HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR / AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Applicants suitably qualified based on the requirements stated below are invited to apply for the positions.

Job Purpose

Perform planned and breakdown repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment and components, to supplier standards and customer requirements.

Key Outputs include but are not limited to:

• Quickly and efficiently diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services, and maintenance on earthmoving equipment on customer sites or at the BWE site.

• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports, including Machine Inspection Reports (MIRs) and Technical Analysis Reports (TAs).

• Maintain a professional image when representing BWE.

• Ensure safe work practices.

• Control contamination.

• Handle own administration (e.g., labor booking, service reports, part returns, expenses).

• Consistently ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are accurately maintained.

Candidate Requirements

• Full Grade 12 certificate.

• Qualified in a relevant trade with an Advanced Technician Certificate/Diploma (e.g., Heavy Equipment Repair, Auto Electrician, or Diesel Mechanic).

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in mining, construction, or energy industries.

• A Millwright/Dual qualification will be an added advantage.

• Registered member of EIZ (Technician).

• Machine-specific technical knowledge and skills.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Valid Silicosis certificate.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Machine-specific technical knowledge and skills.

• Good technical report writing.

• Basic business and financial understanding.

• Some computer literacy (e.g., SIS, STW, and ET knowledge).

• Applicable product knowledge in PM, components, and machine systems.

• Failure analysis skills.

• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies, and procedures.

    HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates that meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications with certified copies of certificates and updated current curriculum vitae, by email only, scanned as a multi-page document (pdf), not later than the closing date on 25 February 2026 to E-mail address: Jobszm@barloworld-equipment.com

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.