Operations

Motor Mechanic

Profile Personnel·Eastern Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
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Job Description

  • An established automotive workshop is seeking a highly skilled and qualified Master Technician to join their after-sales team.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing passenger and commercial vehicles to manufacturer standards while ensuring high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs on passenger and commercial vehicles
  • Carry out advanced electrical and mechanical fault finding and diagnostics
  • Ensure all repairs meet required safety and quality standards
  • Stay updated with technical bulletins, manuals, and workshop procedures
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Assist with apprentice training and development
  • Support vehicle preparation and accessory fitment when required
  • Ensure all in-house and outsourced work complies with quality standards

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Qualified Motor Mechanic Trade Test Certificate
  • Valid Master Technician qualification at dealer level
  • Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in an after-sales workshop environment
  • Valid driver's license (minimum old Code 08)

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Experience with ODIS and ElsaPro systems
  • Operational knowledge of diagnostic equipment (VAS/VCI)
  • Strong technical and diagnostic ability
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Willingness to work overtime when required

Key skills

Matric
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Company

Profile Personnel

Location

Eastern Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

May 18, 2026

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