Handyman: Mechanical Workshop

Breede Valley Municipality
2026/02/12 Worcester
Job Reference Number: PDIS/FM01/0226
Department: Fleet Management
Industry: Government
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Salary: R - R

Job Purpose: Performs specific mechanical activities supporting the colleagues and immediate superior during the maintenance and repair of plant and vehicles, removing and replacing worn-out/ punctured tyres, defective components, loosening and fastening bolts, flushing and cleaning engines, attending to, and/ or holding parts, clamps and tension springs in place during the replacement of brake linings, hoses, gaskets and covers and conducting audio-visual inspections and reporting on the operating functionality of specific devices.

• Communicating with the immediate superior and establishes Specific servicing or repair requirements and/ or sequences to be applied in connection with specific repairs.
• Attending to replacement worn or damaged bearings and bushes, reinstalling repaired or new parts (Switches and gauges).
• Checking oil levels, electronic components, and breaking devices and/ or replacing defective parts.
• Checking the operating functionality of safety and warning devices (headlamps, turn signals, wiper blades, hooter, etc.) and attending to the replacement of defective parts.
• Flushing water systems and replacing anti-coolants and/ or cleaning and removing blockages or other forms of debris from inlets/ outlets restricting flow of fluid/ lubricants to movable parts and/ or replacing broken/ defective pipes.
• Removing and replacing gaskets, seals, v-belts, and bearings and/ or attending to the lubrication of movable parts.
• Removing and replacing defective tyres.
• Cleaning and/ or replacing air, oil and dust filters and/ or replacing hose clamps, screws and protective covers.
• Repair small plant appliances.
• Cleaning work-bays using pressurized cleaning systems.
• Placing and stacking tools in allocated positions according to size and type references.
• Removing and isolating defective parts and components from the workshop area.
• Carry out pre trip inspections and report any problems to the immediate Superior.
• Attend to breakdowns and tow in vehicles.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 10
• 2 years’ relevant experience.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Code EC Driver’s License + PrDP.
• Fluency in at least (two) 2 of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape.

Functional/Professional

Competencies:

Managing Work, Workplace Safety, Task Accountability, Quality Orientation, Oral Communication.

Public Service Orientation

Competencies:

Service Delivery Orientation, Interpersonal Relationships, Communication.

Personal

Competencies:

Action Orientation, Resilience, Accountability and Ethical Conduct, Learning Orientation, Impact and Influence, Team Orientation.

For a detailed description of competencies, read competency level 2 from page 522 - 530 of the Competency Framework on our website / on this link- (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• No late applications will be considered.
• The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE plan.
• Only online applications will be accepted via the link.
• When applying via the link above please ensure that you fill in all required fields.
• Also attach an updated CV (Including details of at least three (3) contactable WORK REFERENCES and the relevant numbers), certified copies of qualifications, valid driver’s license not older than six (6) months and covering letter.
• Applicant with a foreign/ international educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by SAQA.
• Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment, as part of the evaluation process.
• Candidates may be subjected to medical examination.
• Any candidate appointed at the Breede Valley Municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement subject to probation per the Local Government:
  Municipal Staff Regulations.
• For enquiries contact the Human Resources Office at  or on email address: jobs.za
• Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker is not permitted, and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
• Fraudulent qualifications documentation or misrepresentation of information will immediately disqualify any applicant.
• If you have not heard from us within 60 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

All applications should reach us by 26 February 2026 at 14:00.

The Municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.