Semi-skilled Auto Mechanic – Botswana Ash

Job Description

Job Summary

Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd is a Soda Ash and Salt producing Company situated at Sua Pan in Botswana, approximately 180 km by tarred road northwest of Francistown. The Company employs over 500 employees of which close to 300 are unionised. Employees and their families live in Sowa Town, about 20 km from the plant site. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position: SEMI-SKILLED AUTO MECHANIC.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnosing mechanical faults on a daily basis in all light vehicles, portable and stationery petrol driven equipment using appropriate tune-up equipment and at times using service manuals.
• Diagnosing, repairing and servicing all vehicles, including diesel vehicles.
• Repairing and servicing company vehicles in order of priority so that essential work is not disrupted.
• Overhauling all vehicle components by determining the correct process to suit the diagnosis.
• Checking repaired vehicles for road worthiness before leaving workshop.
• Assisting in identifying spares to be used in the workshop by compiling recommended parts holding for stores.
• Assisting the Foreman to generate the department’s budgets by assessing the condition of vehicles and determining what spares will be required by his section for the year.
• Performing reasonable duties as requested by Foreman or Auto mechanic.
• Reports to auto mechanic on progress and problems encountered in the workshop.
• Measuring the temperature using a thermometer.

Requirements

• ‘Level or equivalent.
• At least Trade Test B- Auto Mechanic or equivalent.
• Two Years relevant experience.
• Valid light motor vehicle driver’s license.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO:
The Human Capital Manager
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd
Private Bag SOW 7
Sowa Town

Apply online: botash.mcidirecthire.com

Closing date: 2026-11-20.