Lead Diesel Technician

At I&J, part of AVI
, we have combined 115 years of excellence with a forward-thinking approach to the fishing industry. As a leader in premium seafood, including Cape Hake and farmed Cape Abalone, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities. Our latest innovation, Air-Fri’kn Amazing, brings bold flavours and crispy perfection to your air fryer, showcasing our passion for quality and customer-centric excellence.

• Industry Leader
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  Work with a renowned brand known for premium Cape Hake and farmed Abalone.
• Sustainability Focused
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  Contribute to responsible fishing practices with MSC accreditation.
• Community Impact
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  Be part of a company that empowers and invests in local communities.

Your Next Career Move Starts Here! Join our I&J Trawling Division in the Waterfront
, Cape Town as a LEAD DIESEL TECHNICIAN and play a key role in providing maintenance services to the quayside facilities and fishing vessels by performing maintenance tasks on propulsion and auxiliary diesel engines and mechanical equipment to ensure their reliability and that they are functioning and performing as intended.

Repairs and maintenance on diesel propulsion and auxiliary engines.

• Preventive and corrective maintenance on propulsion diesel engines and other mechanical equipment as recommended by OEM Representatives and OEM Maintenance Manuals.
• Fault finding and problem solving, RCA’s and documenting of findings and recommendations.
• Proactive planning and execution of vessel turnarounds maintenance tasks.

• Inspections on mechanical equipment, propulsion and auxiliary engines for safety and correct operation.
• Recording and reporting of faults and deviations on mechanical equipment, propulsion and auxiliary equipment.

• Delegate work to ensure skills transfer amongst the team members.
• Identify developmental areas based on individual needs.

• Maintain a good working relationship with OEM Supervisors, Technicians and Vessel Chief Engineers.

• Respond to emergencies during and after hours to resolve immediate safety and operational concerns.
• Maintain assigned equipment and tools to ensure availability and good working condition.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training and seminars as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform job functions.
• Coordinate with assigned Foreman and other trades to complete projects and work orders timeously.
• Informs colleagues regarding safe working procedures to provide information for decision making, take appropriate actions.
• Comply with all Health, Safety & Environment and Building Regulations.

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of Diesel Propulsion Systems - Engine Systems on Marine Vessels

• Grade 12 / Matric
• The ideal candidate will hold a minimum N3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

• Technical and maintenance knowledge on MAN and WARTSILA Propulsion Engines – advantageous

AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. Our brands span a range of categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.

AVI’s brands have grown into great South African favourites including:
Five Roses, Freshpak, House of Coffees, Frisco, Koffiehuis and Ellis Brown in the Beverages category;
Bakers, Pyotts, Willards and Provita in the Biscuits and Snacks category; I&J in the Frozen Foods category; as well as Ciro, Lavazza and Douwe Egberts Cafitesse for the Out Of Home market. Our beauty and personal care brands include Yardley, Lentheric and Coty Great international and local Fashion Brands in the AVI stable include Spitz, Carvela, Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Gant and Green Cross Shoes.

We have a well-developed shared services structure spanning:
International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Field Marketing that allows us to take advantage of our scale.

AVI’s brands are a household name in South Africa and growing every day.