Panelshop Supervisor

Astor Motor Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Astor Motor Recruitment seeks an experienced Panelshop Supervisor for a leading car rental company in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. You will oversee the panelshop operations, supervise panel beaters and paint technicians, and ensure high repair standards and timely vehicle returns.

Ideal candidates have panelshop experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Matric and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is required.
• Proven panelshop experience with supervisory exposure.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle body repairs and paint processes.
• Experience supervising technical teams and managing workshop workflow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the panelshop in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town.
• Supervise panel beaters and paint technicians to maintain high repair standards.
• Manage workflow and ensure vehicles are repaired efficiently and returned to service quickly.
• Ensure accurate estimates, job cards, parts requirements and quality control.

Skills

Panelshop experience

Leadership

Workshop supervision

Workflow management

Education

Matric Certificate

Tools

Vantage

Audatex

Job description

Panelshop Supervisor – Leading Car Rental Company

Western Cape , Northern Suburbs

Market related salary + benefits

*THIS POSITION REQUIRES PANELSHOP EXPERIENCE*

A well-known car rental company is looking for an experienced and hands-on Panelshop Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of its panelshop in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. We are seeking a technically minded and organized individual who can manage workflow, supervise panel beaters and paint technicians, maintain high repair standards, and ensure vehicles are repaired efficiently and returned to service as quickly as possible. If you have strong panelshop experience, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

Job Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Proven experience in a panelshop environment, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of vehicle body repairs, panel beating, and spray painting processes.
• Previous minimum 1 year experience supervising technical teams and managing workshop workflow.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs while meeting strict deadlines.
• Good understanding of repair estimates, job cards, parts requirements, and quality control.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Computer literacy and accurate administrative skills.
• Vantage & Audatex highly advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's licence (essential)
• Clear criminal record and sober habits
• Contactable references

You will need the following documents and experience to apply.

• A FULL CV in Word or PDF format - Must include Company Names, Dates of Employment and Reasons for Leaving. Our system does NOT support scanned CV’s
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of your Driver’s License
• All Qualifications on ONE document

NOTE: Should you not hear from one of our Representatives within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.