Team Leader (Automotive Production Line)

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 10 hours ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the exhaust and catalytic converter plant in Sandton. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Assemble components at your station within the line cycle time
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Follow standard work sheets and quality checkpoints at every step
  • Pull the andon cord when a defect or safety issue appears

What you need

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

Extra points for

  • Forklift licence for material handling
  • Basic computer skills

What's in it for you

  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Transport from nearby townships on some routes

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
ExperienceEntry level
Posted7 October 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
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