Senior Motorcycle Technician & Workshop Lead

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Stellenbosch (Western Cape) is seeking an experienced Motorcycle Technician with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience to join the workshop team. The role focuses on preparation, servicing and repairs of motorcycles, while mentoring workshop staff.

The successful candidate will diagnose vehicles, update job cards, and participate in training, with a competitive salary on offer.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) required.
• Qualified Motorcycle and Scooter Technician (Red Seal) required.
• Valid Motorcycle Driver’s licence required.
• 2–5 years’ workshop experience (post-qualification).
• Motorcycle workshop experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for vehicle diagnoses.
• Ensure all job cards are updated accurately.
• Provide technical and non-technical assistance to workshop staff.
• Attend general departmental meetings and maintain good housekeeping.
• Attend company technical training.
• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance on motorcycles.
• Dismantle, inspect, assess, repair and assemble motorcycle engines and related system components.
• Diagnose and repair faults in motorcycle engines and related system components.

Skills

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Education

Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Red Seal Certificate (Motorcycle Technician)

Valid Motorcycle Driver’s Licence

Job description

University of Fort Hare in Stellenbosch (Western Cape) is seeking an experienced Motorcycle Technician with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience to join the workshop team. The role focuses on preparation, servicing and repairs of motorcycles, while mentoring workshop staff.

The successful candidate will diagnose vehicles, update job cards, and participate in training, with a competitive salary on offer.