Paint Preparer (Body Shop)

How2Apply Talent Network
Coega, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Automotive
R18 000 – R23 000/month
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Job Description

You'll bring accident-damaged cars back to factory standard at the dealership body shop in Coega. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Coega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

The work, day to day

  • Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
  • Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
  • Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
  • Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
  • Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor

Must-haves

  • Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
  • Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
  • A portfolio or references from previous body shops
  • Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
  • Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
  • ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after repairs
  • Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training

What you get

  • Paint supplier training courses
  • Productivity bonus per completed job
  • Clean, modern booth and prep area
  • Full respirator and spray suit supplied

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: trade certificate or references, before-and-after photos of your repairs plus ID copy certified at a police station.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Coega.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.
  • Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.

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Job details
SalaryR18 000 – R23 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCoega, Eastern Cape
CategoryAutomotive
Experience6+ years
Posted8 November 2026
Closing Date13 December 2026
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