Qualified Motor Mechanic (Passenger Vehicle Dealership)

This used car dealership workshop in Benoni needs a qualified mechanic who can handle services, repairs and electrical faults. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at an used car dealership workshop in Benoni. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Update control unit software when the manufacturer releases a campaign
• Quote extra work you find and pass it to the service advisor for approval
• Write clear job card notes on what you found and what you fixed
• Carry out scheduled services to the manufacturer's checklist and interval
• Replace clutches, brake pads, discs, shocks and timing belts
• Keep your bay, tools and special service tools clean and counted

• At least 3 years as a qualified mechanic in a dealership or workshop
• Able to meet flat-rate or sold-hour targets
• Your own basic toolbox
• Neat with customer vehicles: seat covers, floor mats and no grease marks
• Motor mechanic trade test certificate (Red Seal) or occupational certificate at NQF 4
• Code 08 licence so you can road test cars

• Brand-specific training certificates from a manufacturer academy
• Air-conditioning regas experience with SAQCC Gas registration
• High-voltage hybrid or EV safety training

• Productivity bonus on sold hours above target
• Pay at or above the motor industry bargaining council rates
• Manufacturer training courses paid by the dealer
• Tool allowance or tool insurance

• If you hit or beat your sold-hour target, say by how much. Workshop managers love that number.
• Attach manufacturer training certificates. They can move you up a technician grade and pay band.