Panel Beater (Accident Repair Centre) – Experienced

You'll bring accident-damaged cars back to factory standard at the insurance-approved accident repair centre in Pretoria East. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Repair dents with hammers, dollies and a stud welder
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Mix paint colours with a spectrophotometer and the mixing scheme
• Spray base coat and 2K clear coat in the booth
• Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel

• Panel beating or spray painting trade test, or at least 4 years of proven work
• A portfolio or references from previous body shops
• Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards

• Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
• Measuring jig and electronic measuring experience
• Aluminium and high-strength steel repair training

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

• 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.