Panel Beater and Spray Painter (All-Rounder)

Got an eye for a smooth finish? The fleet repair centre in eMalahleni wants your skills in the booth or on the jig. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is in eMalahleni (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Cut and polish to remove dust marks and orange peel
• Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
• Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
• Fit new panels using spot welding and bonding methods
• Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
• 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
• Able to work to insurer repair times and quality standards
• Good colour vision and a steady hand
• Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems

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

• Clean, modern booth and prep area
• Paint supplier training courses
• Productivity bonus per completed job

• 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.