Qualified Motor Mechanic (Passenger Vehicle Dealership) – Immediate Start

This independent service workshop in Midrand needs a qualified mechanic who can handle services, repairs and electrical faults. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Midrand, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Carry out roadworthy pre-checks on lights, brakes and steering
• Carry out scheduled services to the manufacturer's checklist and interval
• Road test vehicles before and after repairs
• Diagnose engine, ABS and airbag faults with an OBD-II diagnostic scanner
• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Coach the apprentice on your bay through basic services
• Quote extra work you find and pass it to the service advisor for approval

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

• Staff discount on parts and services
• Manufacturer training courses paid by the dealer
• Productivity bonus on sold hours above target

• Do not leave gaps unexplained. Say if you were working for yourself or doing mobile repairs.
• Attach manufacturer training certificates. They can move you up a technician grade and pay band.