Paint Preparer (Body Shop)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria West, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Automotive
R16 500 – R22 500/month
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Job Description

This independent panel shop in Pretoria West needs body repair skills that pass the insurer's quality check. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is an independent panel shop on the Pretoria West side of Gauteng.

What your day looks like

  • Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
  • Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
  • Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
  • Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
  • Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
  • Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig

Must-haves

  • Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
  • Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
  • Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
  • Good colour vision and a steady hand
  • Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
  • Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
  • Measuring jig and electronic measuring experience
  • ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after repairs

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): before-and-after photos of your repairs, ID copy certified at a police station plus trade certificate or references.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria West; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryR16 500 – R22 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria West, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date23 October 2026
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