Service Technician (Fast-Fit Centre)

This fleet maintenance workshop in Pietermaritzburg needs a qualified mechanic who can handle services, repairs and electrical faults. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Pietermaritzburg; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Do wheel alignments and balancing on the alignment bay
• Coach the apprentice on your bay through basic services
• Update control unit software when the manufacturer releases a campaign
• Keep your bay, tools and special service tools clean and counted
• Carry out roadworthy pre-checks on lights, brakes and steering

• Code 08 licence so you can road test cars
• Confident with diagnostic scan tools and wiring diagrams
• Motor mechanic trade test certificate (Red Seal) or occupational certificate at NQF 4
• At least 3 years as a qualified mechanic in a dealership or workshop
• Able to meet flat-rate or sold-hour targets

• Air-conditioning regas experience with SAQCC Gas registration
• High-voltage hybrid or EV safety training
• Automatic gearbox or DSG repair experience

• Pay at or above the motor industry bargaining council rates
• Productivity bonus on sold hours above target
• Staff discount on parts and services
• Manufacturer training courses paid by the dealer

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