Paint Preparer (Body Shop)

This insurance-approved accident repair centre in Gqeberha needs body repair skills that pass the insurer's quality check. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor

• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
• Good colour vision and a steady hand

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

• Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.
• Say which paint systems you have used, like waterborne base coat with a 2K clear. Body shops care about this.