Technician M/F

Minimum Requirements:

To qualify for consideration, the following requirements are essential:

• Grade 12 qualification/ equivalent.
• An accredited motor vehicle technical qualification at a recognized institution MERSETA/ similar
• Completion of a full technological course of further education.
• A fully completed motor trade apprenticeship MERSETA.
• Clean criminal record
• Experience and training on the group manufacturer's range.
• A valid South African driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English

Job Specification:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure sufficient productive hours are sold compared to productive hours available.
• Ensure the preparation, servicing and repairs of all vehicles within the workshop are done according to standard.
• Comply to and implement the correct safety procedures when executing a specific task or job.
• Utilize all required PPE equipment provided, including gloves, eye protection and safety shoes.
• Provide a diagnostic service for workshop vehicles e.g. steering, brakes, transmission, drive train, fuel systems, electronic components etc..
• Make use of modern diagnostic equipment to maximize effective vehicle service and to interpret findings.
• Diagnose faults by utilizing the recommended equipment.
• Service all required electronic equipment.
• Ensure all work on job cards are completed to specification and recorded accurately.
• Discuss and explain service details with customers as and when required.
• Achieve a continuous high performance work ethic of detail and deadline orientation.
• Ensure service comebacks are eliminated based on negligent work performed.
• Provide technical and/ or non-technical assistance to the workshop staff.
• Coach and train Dealer Repair Shop Assistants/ Apprentices.
• Attend qualified technical training, as and when required.
• Keep updated with Group-required web-based training and external courses.
• Attend general departmental meetings.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Ad hoc admin/ other responsibilities as and when required.