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Panel Beater and Spray Painter (All-Rounder) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria East, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Automotive

R16 500 – R21 000/month

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Job Description

You'll bring accident-damaged cars back to factory standard at the dealership body shop in Pretoria East. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is in Pretoria East (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Pull and straighten chassis damage on a measuring jig
Photograph repair stages for the insurance assessor
Mask up vehicles properly to keep overspray off glass and trim
Strip damaged panels, bumpers and trims and bag the fixings
Apply filler, sand and prime to a smooth, ready surface

What you need

Knowledge of spray booth safety and respirator use
Good colour vision and a steady hand
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
Experience with modern waterborne or high-solids paint systems
Physically able to stand, bend and kneel for long periods

Nice if you have

Experience as a workshop controller in a body shop
ADAS camera and sensor recalibration after repairs

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy certified at a police station, trade certificate or references plus before-and-after photos of your repairs.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pretoria East.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Before-and-after photos are your best proof. Keep them on your phone, ready to show at the interview.
Expect a practical test panel. Arrive early so you can see the booth and equipment first.