Damage and Service Clerk – Pomona Kempton Park
The Damage & Service Clerk is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the servicing, repair and movement of damaged vehicles to ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable and available for rental.
Details
- Close Date: 18 October 2026
Requirements
- A proactive, organized and solutions-focused approach, together with strong communication, follow-up and problem-solving skills, is essential.
- Proficient in English (speak, read, write).
- Unendorsed code 08/EB or C10 driver’s license, with at least 1yr of continuous driving experience.
- A clear criminal record, with no pending cases.
- Mechanical knowledge: theory as well as from a practical aspect.
- Matric or equivalent & proven experience in a service environment or service advisor position.
- In-depth knowledge of motor vehicle spares, with contacts and technical support contacts.
- Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping.
- Driving, unaccompanied, is a requirement for this position.
- Current (within the last 12 months) proven experience in:
- A high-pressure, fast-paced and stressful environment requiring multi-tasking and PC literacy
- Quality control relating to processes, timing, repairs and costs
- Excel at intermediate level
- The successful incumbent must be willing and able to:
- work weekends and public holidays, in all weather conditions and outside normal hours when required.
- wear the uniform (partly subsidized by the Company).
- submit to a criminal check.
- Applicants must:
- live within the Ekurhuleni - East Rand area.
- be able to write neatly and clearly.
Responsibilities
- The role involves liaising with service providers, monitoring repair progress, downtime, quality, costs and turnaround times, and arranging vehicle collections and deliveries.
- The incumbent will maintain accurate service and damage records, update vehicle histories, process related documentation and monitor overall fleet condition.
- The role also involves investigating and resolving customer queries, analysing reports and providing accurate feedback to management.
- Analysing identified reports and providing feedback to management.
- Capturing service movements, service details and updating of vehicles’ service history.
- Capturing damage movements and related paperwork, including obtaining HB numbers.
- Monitoring and controlling fleet movement, fleet checks and overall quality of the fleet.
- Investigating and resolving all customer queries accurately and timeously.
- Being mindful of and always operating within the POPIA guidelines.
- Strict adherence to all related company and location/departmental policies and procedures.
- Completing all daily administration duties and responsibilities prior to leaving the office.
- Professionally representing the First Car Rental brand and keeping the best interest of the company and our customers in mind through all you do.