Automotive Technician (Diagnostics)

This independent service workshop in Krugersdorp needs a qualified mechanic who can handle services, repairs and electrical faults. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is Krugersdorp-based, with most of your time spent at an independent service workshop. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• 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
• Diagnose engine, ABS and airbag faults with an OBD-II diagnostic scanner
• Carry out scheduled services to the manufacturer's checklist and interval
• Write clear job card notes on what you found and what you fixed

• Your own basic toolbox
• 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
• Neat with customer vehicles: seat covers, floor mats and no grease marks

• Brand-specific training certificates from a manufacturer academy
• Air-conditioning regas experience with SAQCC Gas registration

• Staff discount on parts and services
• Tool allowance or tool insurance
• Productivity bonus on sold hours above target

• If you hit or beat your sold-hour target, say by how much. Workshop managers love that number.
• Attach manufacturer training certificates. They can move you up a technician grade and pay band.