Automotive Technician (Diagnostics)

You'll service, diagnose and repair cars in a busy franchised passenger vehicle dealership in Centurion. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Centurion, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Replace clutches, brake pads, discs, shocks and timing belts
• Keep your bay, tools and special service tools clean and counted
• Carry out roadworthy pre-checks on lights, brakes and steering
• Diagnose engine, ABS and airbag faults with an OBD-II diagnostic scanner
• Coach the apprentice on your bay through basic services

• Able to meet flat-rate or sold-hour targets
• At least 3 years as a qualified mechanic in a dealership or workshop
• Code 08 licence so you can road test cars
• Motor mechanic trade test certificate (Red Seal) or occupational certificate at NQF 4
• Confident with diagnostic scan tools and wiring diagrams
• Your own basic toolbox

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

• Tool allowance or tool insurance
• Staff discount on parts and services
• Manufacturer training courses paid by the dealer

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