Vehicle Inspector

Hg Travelling Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle inspection service in Gauteng is seeking a Vehicle Inspector. The role involves ensuring vehicles meet safety and regulatory standards through comprehensive inspections. Candidates should have strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. A valid driver's license and educational qualifications like Matric are required. This full-time position is based in Gauteng with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding how different parts of a vehicle work and how they relate to each other.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools and interpret test results.
• Identifying even minor defects or issues.
• Explaining findings clearly to vehicle owners or other stakeholders.
• Adhering to established inspection guidelines and protocols.
• Being able to stand, walk, and work in various environments.
• Necessary for operating and inspecting vehicles.
• Identifying defects, damages, and safety violations.
• Analysing issues and determining appropriate solutions.
• A clean Background check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct thorough examinations and assess mechanical components.
• Document findings for various stakeholders.
• Inspect different types of vehicles, including cars and trucks.
• Verify compliance with safety and emissions standards.
• Use specialized equipment to identify issues with vehicle systems.
• Prepare reports based on inspection results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

1.The main purpose of a vehicle inspection is to ensure a vehicle is safe, roadworthy, and complaint with regulations.

Inspections help identify potential issues before they escape into major problems, improving safety, reducing repair costs and extending the vehicle lifespan.

They also ensure that the vehicle meets legal standards for safety and emissions.

Responsibilities

2.A Vehicle Inspector ensures vehicles meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

They conduct thorough examinations, assess mechanical components, and document findings, often for insurance, resale, or legal compliance.

Responsibilities include visual inspections, mechanical tests, diagnostic checks, and verifying documentation.

They also identify and report any issues or defects that may affect vehicle safety or compliance.

• Inspecting vehicles :
• This includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other motor vehicles.
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• Caboose as required
• Verifying compliance :
• Ensuring vehicles meet safety and emissions standards, as well as other regulatory requirements.
• Mechanical and visual inspections :
• Examining components like brakes, tires, lights, emissions systems, and other mechanical parts.
• Diagnostic testing :
• Using specialized equipment to identify issues with vehicle systems and components.
• Documentation and reporting :
• Recording findings, taking photos, and preparing reports for various stakeholders.
• Identifying defects :
• Reporting any issues or damage that may compromise vehicle safety or compliance.
• Recommending repairs :
• Suggesting necessary repairs or adjustments to bring vehicles up to standard.
• Ensuring proper documentation :
• Checking for valid insurance, proper registration, and other necessary paperwork.
• Following safety protocols :
• Adhering to safety guidelines and procedures during inspections.
• Make sure that all records are recorded on InstacomDAR Vehicle checksShuntingCaboose as requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and components : Understanding how different parts of a vehicle work and how they relate to each other.
• Technical skills : Ability to use diagnostic tools and interpret test results.
• Attention to detail : Identifying even minor defects or issues.
li>Analytical and problem-solving skills : Determining the cause of problems and suggesting effective solutions.
• Communication skills : Explaining findings clearly to vehicle owners or other stakeholders.
• Ability to follow procedures : Adhering to established inspection guidelines and protocols.
• Physical stamina : Being able to stand, walk, and work in various environments.
• Valid driver's license : Necessary for operating and inspecting vehicles.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle systems, components and safety regulations are crucial.
• Attention to detail : Identifying defects, damages, and safety violations.
• Communication, clearly explaining inspection findings and recommendations.
• Problem-Solving, analysing issues and determining appropriate solutions.
• A clean Background check will be required.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (What is required to perform the Essential Duties?

Minimum Requirements

• Age and License : years old and hold a valid driver's license
• Education :
• Matric or equivalent is usually required.

Training and Certification

Many jurisdictions require completion of a vehicle inspection training program or passing a certification exam.

Experience

Experience in related field, such as automotive repair or quality controlPlease send updated resume with contactable references.

Application Process

Please do not apply of you do not meet the minimum requirements.If you did not hear from us in 14 business day, please know that your application have been unsuccessful.

Additional Information

Send all CV's to Job Type : Full-timeAbility to commute / relocate : Parow, Western Cape : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Experience : vehicle inspector : 2 year_(Required)Language : English (Required)Work Location : In person