Tradesman Aid

Minimum Requirement: Grade 12 (Matric) and N2-N6 in Mechanical Engineering. Qualification in Motor or Diesel Mechanic will be an added advantage. Valid Driver’s License. No criminal record. Proficient knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and communication practices and good knowledge of the public service management framework. Relevant experience: A minimum of 1 year’ experience in preparing auto vehicles for repairs and a workshop environment, Excellent Verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, including email and internet skills; and mechanical repairs background/ knowledge will be an added advantage.

Duties

Conduct and Manage all accident repairs on g-FleeT vehicles: Assist in performing preventive maintenance work, such as engine tune-ups, oil change, filter replacement, tire rotation and wheel balance testing; Assist in conducting repairs and replacements of parts and components according to specifications and aiming for maximum reliability; Assist in troubleshooting and resolving functionality problems reported by clients and maintaining vehicles records; Assist in assessment of vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues; Liaise with clients to determine their automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.

In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to COLOURED, INDIAN, WHITE FEMALE and people with DISABILITY. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 372 8747/ 010 345 1538. Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilize the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.

Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity documents and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint.

If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. Employer :

Gfleet

Bedfordview

Closing Date

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 (Matric) and N2-N6 in Mechanical Engineering? Do you have a valid driver’s license? Please Notes : Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.