Automotive Technician (Diagnostics)

You'll service, diagnose and repair cars in a busy fast-fit tyre and service centre in Bloemfontein. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Replace clutches, brake pads, discs, shocks and timing belts
• Road test vehicles before and after repairs
• Coach the apprentice on your bay through basic services
• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Quote extra work you find and pass it to the service advisor for approval
• Carry out roadworthy pre-checks on lights, brakes and steering
• Update control unit software when the manufacturer releases a campaign

• Motor mechanic trade test certificate (Red Seal) or occupational certificate at NQF 4
• Code 08 licence so you can road test cars
• Confident with diagnostic scan tools and wiring diagrams
• At least 3 years as a qualified mechanic in a dealership or workshop

• Productivity bonus on sold hours above target
• Pay at or above the motor industry bargaining council rates
• Tool allowance or tool insurance

• 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.