Automatic Gearbox Technician

This independent service workshop in Soweto needs a qualified mechanic who can handle services, repairs and electrical faults. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Coach the apprentice on your bay through basic services
• Replace clutches, brake pads, discs, shocks and timing belts
• Road test vehicles before and after repairs
• Carry out roadworthy pre-checks on lights, brakes and steering
• 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
• Able to meet flat-rate or sold-hour targets
• Code 08 licence so you can road test cars

• Manufacturer training courses paid by the dealer
• Pay at or above the motor industry bargaining council rates
• Staff discount on parts and services
• Productivity bonus on sold hours above target

• Do not leave gaps unexplained. Say if you were working for yourself or doing mobile repairs.
• If you hit or beat your sold-hour target, say by how much. Workshop managers love that number.