Duration: 3 Years – Fixed Term Contract

Reference: HQ – Hydraulic Specialist (22/2025 – 01)

Closing Date: 10/10/2025 Location: Gaborone

Skip Hire, one of the country’s leading refuse companies seeks the services of a highly skilled and competent person for the position above.

Responsibilities

Hydraulic Specialist’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic systems of all designs.
• Understand electronic systems that control the hydraulic system.
• Perform routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Be able to modify and upgrade systems on tipper trucks, cranes, earth moving equipment and refuse trucks.
• Test hydraulic systems after repairs are carried out under load conditions.
• Fabricate hydraulic components to fit trucks.
• Inspect hydraulic systems to identify faults, leaks or malfunctions.
• Repair and replace defective components such as power take off units, pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses and fittings.
• Calibrate hydraulic pressures for optimal performance.
• Have good brazing and welding skills. Confident in understanding, testing & diagnosing all electrical systems in all the vehicles.

Requirements and skills

• A certificate or Diploma in Auto Hydraulics from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in hydraulic systems with reputable companies.
• Class B driver’s license (EC drivers’ license is an added advantage).
• Outstanding driving and mechanics skills.
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

More Information

•  JOB APPLICATION DETAILS 

  APPLICATION DETAILS
  Applicants should send a cover letter with the position applied for, and attach a comprehensive and up to date, Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of certificates, National Identity cards (Omang)or passport and at least three (3) work related references from current or previous employers. Applications should be emailed to Vacancies@skiphire.co.bw and position applied for should be reflected on the email reference. (Emails received after the closing date will not be considered). NB: Applications will only be received via email and only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Head Office: Plot 54, Gaborone International Commerce Park, Gaborone, Botswana Co. Reg: BW00000079364 | VAT No: BW00000079364-00: 05-30 | Proudly Botswana - 100% Citizen Owned Directors: A.J. Dawes * T.S.D. Gumilani * (*Motswana)