Team Leader (Automotive Production Line) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Soweto, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Automotive
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Job Description

Work on the line where every station counts, at the seat and interior trim plant in Soweto. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Soweto. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Record production counts and scrap on the shift board
  • Take part in kaizen ideas to improve your station
  • Check parts for defects before they go into the vehicle
  • Wear the correct PPE, including gloves, glasses and ear protection
  • Load and unload robotic welding cells safely
  • Rotate between stations as the team leader plans
  • Keep your station clean using 5S rules

You'll need

  • Can follow written and visual work instructions
  • Lives close enough to reach the plant on time for every shift
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • Good eyesight and hand coordination

Nice if you have

  • Forklift licence for material handling
  • NQF 2 in Automotive Manufacturing and Assembly through merSETA
  • Previous experience in an automotive plant

What you get

  • Shift allowance and paid overtime
  • Staff canteen with subsidised meals
  • Learnership opportunities toward an artisan trade

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: proof of address, Grade 12 results plus certified copy of your ID book or card.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
LocationSoweto, Gauteng
CategoryAutomotive
Experience2+ years
Posted1 November 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
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