Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Engage in short-term planning and perform tasks in accordance with set standards and procedures.
Assist in performing fault-finding for the motor mechanic environment by applying a set of modified techniques within a defined context.
Assist in conducting preventative and corrective maintenance in the motor mechanic environment and/or equipment and determine possible component failure in order to enhance system capability.
Assist in testing all repaired work on maintenance services.
Interpret work instructions and drawings/diagrams concerning repairs, enhancement maintenance and services on vehicles.
Apply statutory principles in order to comply with safety, health and environmental requirements.
Assist in performing quality assurance on work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report on this to the supervisor.
Engage positively with clients and other stakeholders, including complaints and compliments.
Address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standard(s).
Ensure the workshop area is kept clean, respectable and safe for conducting daily tasks.
Collect and deliver spares and documentation when required.
Qualifications
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
a Matric/Grade 12 Certificate is a must to have;
a national trade test in motor mechanics;
an N3 Mechanical qualification or an equivalent;
one to two years' experience in a motor mechanic environment; and
a valid driver's license.
Additional requirements are as follows:
work experience in maintaining motor vehicles;
knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance procedures;
knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations;
knowledge of risk management related to occupational health and safety;
knowledge in reading motor vehicle diagrams;
problem-solving skills;
computer literacy (i.e. the Microsoft Office suite); and
good communication skills (verbal and written).