Quality Inspector - Louwlardia Centurion

ZEDA Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEDA Limited is seeking a diligent Vehicle Inspector to support the de-fleeting process and inspect vehicles in the designated Avis Cars Sales region. You will record recon recoveries, consolidate figures per vehicle, and update daily reports to ensure accurate stock control and compliance.

The role requires outdoor work, strong honesty, and the ability to collaborate with RAC, Avis Fleet, and dealership partners.

Qualifications

• Matric and a valid driver’s license are mandatory.
• Code 14 Driver’s License is advantageous.
• Role requires outdoor work and physical activity while inspecting vehicles.
• Previous RAC/Avis Fleet/Dealership experience and automotive industry experience are advantageous.
• A formal background check is required due to access to company assets and confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Record recon recoveries on vehicles and consolidate figures per vehicle.
• Update the recon recoveries report daily.
• Ensure correct allocation of stock to retail and trade branches (service/history).
• Identify and notify manager of vehicles to be returned to RFC within one working day.
• Inspect stock presented from RAC in line with de-fleeting standards and from Avis Fleet.
• Verify Papers and Spare Keys (PSKs) and upload accurate information to the Traders Online App.

Education

Matric

Valid Driver’s License

Code 14 Driver’s License

Job description

To support the de-fleeting process and inspect vehicles in the designated Avis Cars Sales region.

Key deliverables and outputs

• Record recon recoveries on vehicles from RAC Operations and consolidate figures per vehicle
• Update the recon recoveries report daily.

Operational

• Ensure correct allocation of stock to retail and trade branches (e.g. service history and accident history)
• Identify and notify manager of any vehicles that need to be returned to Rent a Car (RFC’ed) within one working day
• Inspect stock presented from RAC in line with de-fleeting standards (e.g. fair wear-and-tear guide)
• Inspect stock received from Avis Fleet
• Where applicable, request vehicle papers and spare keys from Fleet Control and Avis Fleet
• Verify Papers and Spare Keys (PSKs), close RAC VTCs and open VTCs to the designated branches
• Ensure accuracy of information uploaded to the Traders Online App
• Generate and distribute daily inspection report to management
• Provide ad hoc support to the branch (e.g. weekly/monthly stock verifications, vehicle repairs) as required.

Stakeholders (internal & external customers, suppliers, shareholders, communities)

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Rent a Car Operations and Luxury Cars.

Internal and External Stakeholders

The role requires close engagement and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

Internal Stakeholders

Dispatch Manager, Dispatchers, Drivers, Workshop and Damages Manager, Fleet Control team, Avis Car Sales Managers, Regional Car Sales Managers

External Stakeholders

Dealers Online, OEM Dealerships (manufacturers), panel shops.

Academic Qualifications

• Matric
• Valid Driver’s License.

Advantageous:

• Code 14 Driver’s License.

Note:

The role requires working outdoors and physical activity while Inspecting Vehicles.

Work Experience

Advantageous:

• Previous Mechanical or Panel beating Experience
• Previous RAC/Avis Fleet/Dealership Experience
• Previous Automotive Industry Experience.

This job requires that the employee maintains the highest level of Honesty and Integrity as he /she will have access to company assets, cash handling and confidential record storage areas. This requires that a formal personal background check is undertaken.

If you have not heard anything from us after 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Applications closing date 11/11/2026