Motor Mechanic / Technician

Motus Corporation; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Pretoria is seeking a qualified Motor Mechanic / Petrol Technician. The role involves diagnosing vehicle issues, performing maintenance and repair work, and working closely with service advisors. Candidates should have a qualification as an Automotive Technician and at least 3 years of experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for skill enhancement and customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification as Automotive Technician required.
• 3+ years' experience as a qualified technician preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record essential.
• Capable of performing heavy equipment handling.
• Competent in operating manufacturer diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent track record of fixing right the first time.

Responsibilities

• Test drive vehicles to diagnose issues.
• Discuss repair orders with service advisors.
• Provide accurate diagnosis for repairs.
• Carry out maintenance and repair work.
• Use diagnostic equipment for vehicles.

Skills

Automotive Technician qualification

3+ years' experience as a technician

Driver's licence and safe driving record

Mechanical insight

Problem-solving skills

Motor vehicle fault diagnostic skills

Sound communication skills

Team player

Education

Automotive Technician qualification

Job description

MOTUS MULTIFRANCHISE MENLYN (Hyundai, Kia, Tata) offers an opportunity for a qualified Motor Mechanic / Petrol Technician.

Responsibilities

• Test drive vehicles to assess work completed and diagnose issues customers bring in.
• Move frequently between the workshop, service advisors and parts department to generate repair quotes.
• Discuss repair orders with service advisors and customers and provide coherent explanations.
• Provide accurate diagnosis to estimate (cost, time, effort) for repairs correctly.
• Carry out allocated maintenance, repair and diagnostic work as instructed.
• Perform tasks such as replacing oil or lubricating equipment; inspecting, replacing and/or repairing damaged parts.
• Use diagnostic equipment correctly for vehicle diagnosis and repair.
• Ensure diagnosis leads to the most cost‑effective and accurate remedy to fault or customer complaint.
• Produce legible and accurate paperwork, job cards etc reflecting the work performed.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and return vehicles in a neat, clean and safe condition.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified as Automotive Technician (minimum requirement).
• 3+ years' experience as a qualified technician – highly desired.
• Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence and safe driving record.
• Capability to perform heavy equipment handling, standing for long periods, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouching and working in confined spaces.
• Competent at operating manufacturer diagnostic equipment to access required information.
• Excellent track record of “fix right first time.”
• Mechanical insight, problem‑solving and motor vehicle fault diagnostic skills.
• Mentally alert with sound English communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Meticulous, customer‑oriented, team player, interpersonally competent, decisive and efficient.