Team Leader (Automotive Production Line) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

Quality and speed go together at this vehicle assembly plant in Gqeberha. You'll be part of that. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules

What you need

  • Able to pass a basic literacy and numeracy test
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Able to stand for a full shift and do repeat tasks without losing focus

Extra points for

  • Basic computer skills
  • Forklift licence for material handling

What's in it for you

  • Shift allowance and paid overtime
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID book or card, proof of address plus Grade 12 results.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Gqeberha; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Before you hit apply

  • Put your maths and English marks on your CV. Plants often use them to screen before the assessment.
  • Include any factory or line work you have done, even outside the car industry. It shows you can handle shift work.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryAutomotive
ExperienceEntry level
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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