Automotive Technician (Diagnostics)

This used car dealership workshop in Brakpan 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.

This post is Brakpan-based, with most of your time spent at an used car dealership workshop. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

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

• Confident with diagnostic scan tools and wiring diagrams
• Code 08 licence so you can road test cars
• Able to meet flat-rate or sold-hour targets
• At least 3 years as a qualified mechanic in a dealership or workshop

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

• Put your trade test date and the car brands you know best at the top of your CV.
• Attach manufacturer training certificates. They can move you up a technician grade and pay band.