Automotive Technician - Northcliff

Bonafide Human Capital Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service and repair company in Johannesburg seeks a qualified technician with at least 3 years of experience to provide quality repair work. The ideal candidate should possess a Matric Certificate, trade certification, and a driver's license. Responsibilities include ensuring repairs are up to specifications, maintaining cleanliness in the workspace, and mentoring apprentices. Strong diagnostic skills and mechanical knowledge are crucial for success. This role promises career growth and an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in the field required.
• Basic computer literacy is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work carried out meets standards using latest technical info.
• Utilize proper tools and equipment for all tasks.
• Follow manufacturer specifications in repairs.
• Report accurately on faults and ensure protocol adherence.
• Maintain vehicle protection during work and testing.
• Keep work areas neat and professional.
• Assist and mentor apprentices when needed.

Skills

Mechanical and product knowledge

Use of Manuals and special equipment

CSI Awareness

Quality maintenance

Good communication skills

Strong diagnostic ability

Adherence to time constraints and deadlines

Education

Matric Certificate

Unendorsed driver’s license

Trade certificate (level 3)

Qualified technician

Job description

Job Purpose and Deliverables

Core purpose of the role: The core purpose of this position is to provide quality service and repair work first time right, as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Key deliverables and outputs:

• Ensure work carried out reflects the requested and authorized work, by using the latest technical information and ensuring excellent quality of repairs.
• Use the correct tools and equipment at all times as per requirements.
• Ensure work is done according to manufacturer specifications.
• Have good administrative acumen, by reporting accurately on faults found and work done, and ensuring that manufacturer work instructions and procedures are adhered to, always.
• Take good care of customer vehicles and property, using fender and seat covers at all times, and driving safely when testing vehicles.
• Maintain a professional impression at all times by taking care of your work area, ensuring it is neat and clean.
• This position also requires a willingness to assist and mentor apprentices.

Overview

Essential individual competencies to be successful in the job

Essential: Academic Qualifications

• Matric Certificate
• Unendorsed driver’s license
• Trade certificate (level 3)
• Qualified technician

Essential: Work Experience

• 3 years’ experience in the field
• Basic computer literacy

Essential: Knowledge/Skills

• Mechanical and product knowledge
• Use of Manuals and special equipment
• CSI Awareness
• Quality maintenance
• Good communication skills
• Strong diagnostic ability
• Adherence to time constraints and deadlines