Team Leader (Automotive Production Line)

How2Apply Talent Network
Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the vehicle assembly plant in Krugersdorp. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Krugersdorp; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans

Must-haves

  • Willing to work rotating shifts, including nights
  • 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
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Can follow written and visual work instructions

Nice if you have

  • NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA
  • Forklift licence for material handling
  • Basic computer skills

What you get

  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes
  • Shift allowance and paid overtime
  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: Grade 12 results, certified copy of your ID book or card plus proof of address.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Krugersdorp.

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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
LocationKrugersdorp, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience4+ years
Posted13 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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