Paint Shop Operator (Vehicle Manufacturing)

How2Apply Talent Network
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

Quality and speed go together at this vehicle assembly plant in Kempton Park. You'll be part of that. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a vehicle assembly plant in Kempton Park. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step

Must-haves

  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination
  • Grade 12 certificate

Helpful, not essential

  • Forklift licence for material handling
  • Previous experience in an automotive plant
  • NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA

What you get

  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Shift allowance and paid overtime

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: Grade 12 results plus proof of address.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kempton Park; 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

  • Include any factory or line work you have done, even outside the car industry. It shows you can handle shift work.
  • Put your maths and English marks on your CV. Plants often use them to screen before the assessment.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKempton Park, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience3+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date14 December 2026
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