Hybrid and EV Technician (Light Vehicles)

Good with a scan tool and a torque wrench? This fast-fit tyre and service centre in Springs needs you in a bay. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll be based at a fast-fit tyre and service centre in Springs. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Keep your bay, tools and special service tools clean and counted
• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Coach the apprentice on your bay through basic services
• Quote extra work you find and pass it to the service advisor for approval
• Road test vehicles before and after repairs
• Update control unit software when the manufacturer releases a campaign

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

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

• Do not leave gaps unexplained. Say if you were working for yourself or doing mobile repairs.
• Attach manufacturer training certificates. They can move you up a technician grade and pay band.