Paint Shop Operator (Vehicle Manufacturing) – Immediate Start

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Mamelodi, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Automotive
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Job Description

The automotive component manufacturer in Mamelodi needs operators who follow the standard work and speak up when something is wrong. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Mamelodi. Relocation is not covered for this one. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

The work, day to day

  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules
  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time

You'll need

  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination

Nice if you have

  • Previous experience in an automotive plant
  • Basic computer skills
  • Forklift licence for material handling

What you get

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
  • Shift allowance and paid overtime

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): Grade 12 results, certified copy of your ID book or card plus proof of address.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  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 Mamelodi.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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 TypeContract
LocationMamelodi, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience2+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date25 November 2026
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