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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

The main purpose of the job is to provide diagnostic and fault-finding expertise for all auto-electrical work including advice to technicians where required.

Reporting:This Position reports to Team Leader.

Job Objectives:

• Fault tracing and diagnosis on Volvo Products.
• Apply knowledge and experience to interpret symptoms of “under performance” or failure of components.
• Follow directives provided in Workshop Manuals.
• Interpret Volvo manuals, specifications, directives and instructions.
  • Produce work of acceptable standards as per instructions/directives.
• Produce and maintain work of acceptable standard.
  • Follow repair and maintenance instructions and specifications provided in Manual and Service Literature.
  • Follow procedures/processes to ensure vehicles/components are presented to customers in acceptable condition.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate reports of diagnosis, assessment of component/part failures, observations, actions and recommendations.
  • Document observations, actions, recommendations and job cards and relevant service/information sheets.
• Follow Instructions from Management and supervisors concerning work allocated and produce and maintain work of a Volvo standard.
  • Carry out work allocated i.e. job cards.
  • Carry out the work allocated to the Volvo standard and specifications.
• On completion of the work completed the Job cards.
  • When completing the job cards the following will be looked at:
    • Complaint.
    • Cause.
    • Correction.
    • Complete QC documentation.
    • Complete servicing schedules.
    • Parts invoicing.
    • Vehicle standard times.
    • Complete the job cards in such a manner so as that the service advisor can interpret the information correctly.
    • Hours worked are reflection of the job card.
• Ensure that House keeping is maintained to the Volvo standard and the management requirement.
  • All tooling is maintained.
  • Work area is as required by management and the Volvo prescription.
• Store the equipment as prescribed by management.
• Assist when mechanical repairs are required.
  • When there is insufficient auto electrical work assist in mechanical repairs as when requested by the supervisor.
• Compliance to ISO 9001 and Safety.
• All process in your area of responsibility are following ISO standard.
• Ensure the safety process are followed.
• Ensure the Safety Act and Regulation is adhered to.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification & Job Experience

• Matric/N3.
• Health and safety training courses.
• 3 years in maintenance and repairs of commercial vehicles.
• Volvo Experience - will be an advantage
• Ability to read all relevant measuring equipment.
• Must be willing to work standby and overtime.
• Knowledge/skills to effect correct repair work.
• Ability to apply correct interpretation of technical manuals and specifications in practice.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be in possession of a PRDP driver’s license.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date: 15 August 2025.

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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.