Body Shop Spray Painter

Motus Corporation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle repair leader in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Body Shop Spraypainter to oversee the entire paint shop. Responsibilities include mixing colours, ensuring quality control, and training staff. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Grade 12 qualification, and a valid Code 8 driver’s license. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, honest, and capable of handling pressure while maintaining high standards in their work.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license (2 years or older).
• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality of work produced by the paint shop.
• Implement quality control mechanisms.
• Mix colours for perfect matches.
• Spray vehicles and parts for colour matching.
• Manage paint shop equipment.
• Run the paint shop efficiently.
• Maintain paint shop facilities.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Train staff on emergency procedures.
• Perform quality checks on preparation and repair work.
• Inspect and clean overspray.

Skills

spray painting experience

good interpersonal skills

self-motivated

time management

team player

Education

Grade 12

Technical Qualification

Job description

Overview

Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy and highly responsible candidates with relevant spray painting experience to apply for the position of Body Shop Spraypainter at our Cape Town Speed shop branch.

Position Overview

The purpose of the position is to control all aspects of the paint shop from throughput to quality, thereby assisting the branch with the achievement of its financial and service targets.

Minimum Experience

• 2 Years and more of relevant experience

Minimum Qualification

• Grade 12

Minimum Requirements

• Technical Qualification - colour matching • B A Journeyman • Journeyman
• Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license (at least 2 years old)
• Computer literate (basic level will suffice)
• An excellent command of the English language is essential, both verbal and written

Job Outputs

• Take full responsibility of the quality of work produced by the paint shop.
• Develop and implement quality control mechanisms throughout the painting process.
• Mix colours to achieve a 100% match, considering light variations.
• Spray vehicles and parts, ensuring a perfect colour match and preventing overspray.
• Manage and monitor the use of all paint shop equipment to ensure proper maintenance and good working conditions.
• Run the paint shop in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Ensure the effective maintenance of all paint shop facilities.
• Take full responsibility for health and safety compliance within the paint shop.
• Train all paint shop staff in emergency procedures.
• Check and control the output of the preparation team to ensure correct flatting.
• Perform a final quality check on both preparation and repair work before a vehicle is moved for painting.
• Ensure paintwork is completed to the highest possible standards.
• Inspect any overspray and ensure all overspray is cleaned from the vehicle.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills to support.
• Self-motivated.
• Honest, trustworthy and highly responsible.
• Neat and presentable.
• Must be able to handle pressure and exhibit good time management skills, demonstrating a sense of urgency and commitment.
• A team player