Mechanic Assistant (Recent Graduate) - Urgently Needed

Umphakathi Recruitment; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umphakathi Recruitment is seeking a motivated Mechanic Assistant who has completed an automotive course. You’ll support master techs, perform routine maintenance, and help with diagnostics in a fast-paced garage. The role involves oil changes, brake jobs, tire mounting, and ensuring parts are ready for each job. You should bring a valid driver's license, a starter set of hand tools, and a safety-minded attitude.

Qualifications

• Recently completed automotive technology program or about to complete.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Owns a basic starter set of hand tools or is ready to acquire them.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Techs with tear-downs, engine/transmission work, and complex diagnostics.
• Perform basic services: oil changes, brake jobs, tire mounting/balancing, and fluid flushes.
• Keep bays clean, organize tools, and move customer vehicles.
• Double-check incoming parts deliveries for accuracy.

Skills

Safety-minded

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Education

Automotive program

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Mechanic Assistant who has just finished an automotive course or trade program. You’ve got the theory and the basic lab practice—now it’s time to put it to work in a fast‑paced, real‑world garage. You’ll work side‑by‑side with our master techs, assisting on complex diagnoses while taking charge of routine maintenance and keeping our shop running efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Assist Lead Techs: Help with tear‑downs, engine/transmission work, and complex diagnostics.
• Basic Services: Perform oil changes, brake jobs, tire mounting/balancing, and fluid flushes.
• Shop Upkeep: Keep the service bays clean, organize specialty tools, and move customer vehicles.
• Parts Prep: Double-check incoming parts deliveries to make sure we have exactly what we need for each job.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Recently completed (or about to complete) an automotive technology program or vocational course.
• License: Valid driver’s license and a clean record (must be able to drive customer cars).
• Gear: Owns a basic starter set of hand tools (or is ready to acquire them).
• Attitude: Eager to ask questions, safety‑minded, and ready to hustle.