Senior Auto Body Repair Technician - Modern Facility & Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, seeks a Senior Automotive Body Repair Technician. You will repair and restore vehicle frames and panels, perform frame straightening, welding, and precise alignments, and collaborate with paint and repair teams to return vehicles to pre-accident condition.

The role requires proven hands-on experience, strong craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality. An I-CAR certification is preferred, with a valid driver's license and safety-focused, team-driven

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience as an Automotive Body Repair Technician with focus on structural work.
• Proficiency with frame straightening machines, MIG/TIG welding, and body repair tools.
• Strong understanding of automotive construction and materials; read repair manuals.
• Excellent attention to detail; able to lift heavy parts and work safely.
• Valid driver’s license and good communication and teamwork skills.
• I-CAR certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex structural repairs on vehicle frames and bodies with frame straightening equipment.
• Repair and replace damaged body panels, including doors, fenders, hoods, and bumpers.
• MIG/TIG welding, metal straightening, cutting with precision.
• Conduct vehicle alignment checks to ensure structural integrity.
• Dismantle and reassemble body components for repair access.
• Prepare vehicles for paint with sanding, priming, masking.
• Estimate repair times and material costs for tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and care for tools.
• Collaborate with paint staff to ensure seamless repairs.
• Mentor junior technicians with best practices in body repair.

Skills

Craftsmanship

Attention to detail

Read repair manuals

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

I-CAR certification

Tools

Frame straightening machine

MIG welding

TIG welding

Body repair tools

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, South Africa, seeks a Senior Automotive Body Repair Technician. You will repair and restore vehicle frames and panels, perform frame straightening, welding, and precise alignments, and collaborate with paint and repair teams to return vehicles to pre-accident condition.

The role requires proven hands-on experience, strong craftsmanship, and a commitment to quality. An I-CAR certification is preferred, with a valid driver's license and safety-focused, team-driven