Access pre-screened South African diesel mechanics when local hiring falls short. Experienced across mining, agriculture, transport, and construction — from recruitment through to sponsorship and relocation readiness.
Every day without a qualified diesel mechanic is a day of lost output. Australian employers tell us the same story every week.
In mining, transport, and agriculture, unplanned downtime adds up fast. Without a qualified diesel mechanic on-site, you're haemorrhaging output and relying on expensive emergency contractors to plug the gap.
Heavy diesel mechanics who can handle CAT, Komatsu, or John Deere equipment at scale are not easy to find. The qualified ones are already employed. Those who aren't often lack the hands-on plant experience your operation demands.
Fly-in, fly-out contractors cost a premium and lack familiarity with your equipment and site procedures. You need someone committed, accountable, and on-site every day.
RecruitUp Global handles recruitment. Our MARA-registered migration partners handle the 482 visa. You focus on your operation.
Role type, location, skills required, housing provisions, and start date — we want the full picture.
We identify South African candidates with the right agricultural background, reference-checked and assessed for your environment.
We present a shortlist of 2–4 candidates. Video interviews work well for remote employers. You choose.
Our MARA partner manages the 482 TSS visa. We coordinate arrival logistics and the settling-in process.
Your new team member is on-property and productive. We check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.
South Africa's mining and agricultural industries are world-class. The tradespeople they produce reflect that standard.
Many South African diesel mechanics have hands-on experience with the same OEM brands used across Australian industry — CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr, John Deere, Volvo. Equipment familiarity from day one.
South African diesel mechanics complete formal apprenticeship programmes. Qualifications are assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) for equivalency to Australian standards.
South African mining is among the most regulated in the world. Candidates arrive with genuine respect for safety systems, MSDS compliance, and site protocols.
Candidates relocating to Australia are making a deliberate life decision. They arrive ready to work, ready to stay, and ready to become a genuine part of your team.
Heavy industry, remote sites, and everything in between — we know the environments your mechanics need to operate in.
Yes. Diesel mechanics are listed on Australia's skilled occupation lists, making them eligible for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. RecruitUp Global manages the recruitment process; our MARA-registered migration partners handle all visa and compliance matters. Visit the Department of Home Affairs for current eligibility information.
RecruitUp typically presents a shortlist of qualified candidates within 2–4 weeks of receiving your brief. The full pipeline — including skills assessment and visa processing — typically takes 4–6 months. Compare that to continuing to advertise locally with no qualified applicants, no end date, and an idle machine in the yard.
Yes — many South African diesel mechanics have extensive experience with the same OEM brands used across Australian mining, agriculture, and transport: CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Liebherr, Volvo. We match based on your specific fleet requirements.
Costs include the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, MARA agent fees, and any relocation support you agree to. RecruitUp charges a placement fee for recruitment. Your MARA-registered migration partner provides a full cost breakdown before you commit. Most employers in heavy industry find the investment is recovered within the first few months of avoided downtime and overtime costs.
RecruitUp Global conducts thorough pre-vetting — trade certification verification, reference checks, plant-specific experience assessment, and cultural fit evaluation. We stand behind our placements and work directly with employers to resolve any issues that arise after placement.
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