Apprentice Motor Mechanic (merSETA)

This franchised passenger vehicle dealership in eMalahleni needs a qualified mechanic who can handle services, repairs and electrical faults. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is eMalahleni-based, with most of your time spent at a franchised passenger vehicle dealership.

• Write clear job card notes on what you found and what you fixed
• Replace clutches, brake pads, discs, shocks and timing belts
• Quote extra work you find and pass it to the service advisor for approval
• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Carry out scheduled services to the manufacturer's checklist and interval

• Confident with diagnostic scan tools and wiring diagrams
• Motor mechanic trade test certificate (Red Seal) or occupational certificate at NQF 4
• At least 3 years as a qualified mechanic in a dealership or workshop
• Able to meet flat-rate or sold-hour targets
• Your own basic toolbox

• Brand-specific training certificates from a manufacturer academy
• Air-conditioning regas experience with SAQCC Gas registration
• Automatic gearbox or DSG repair experience

• Productivity bonus on sold hours above target
• Tool allowance or tool insurance
• Staff discount on parts and services
• Manufacturer training courses paid by the dealer

• Do not leave gaps unexplained. Say if you were working for yourself or doing mobile repairs.
• Attach manufacturer training certificates. They can move you up a technician grade and pay band.