Service Technician (Fast-Fit Centre)

This franchised passenger vehicle dealership in Mahikeng 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.

You'll be based at a franchised passenger vehicle dealership in Mahikeng. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• 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
• Keep your bay, tools and special service tools clean and counted
• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Carry out scheduled services to the manufacturer's checklist and interval
• Diagnose engine, ABS and airbag faults with an OBD-II diagnostic scanner
• Update control unit software when the manufacturer releases a campaign

• At least 3 years as a qualified mechanic in a dealership or workshop
• Confident with diagnostic scan tools and wiring diagrams
• Code 08 licence so you can road test cars
• 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
• Able to meet flat-rate or sold-hour targets

• Brand-specific training certificates from a manufacturer academy
• High-voltage hybrid or EV safety training

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

• If you hit or beat your sold-hour target, say by how much. Workshop managers love that number.
• Do not leave gaps unexplained. Say if you were working for yourself or doing mobile repairs.