Motor Mechanic

Our client is seeking a Motor Mechanic to join their team in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This is a hands-on position suited to a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. You will be supported to take on more as your confidence grows. Do not miss this chance — send through your application without delay.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, ensuring all tools and equipment are stored correctly and work bays are free of hazards.
• Test-drive vehicles after repairs to verify that issues have been properly resolved and the vehicle performs safely under normal driving conditions.
• Carry out brake system repairs including machining or replacing brake discs and pads, repairing calipers, and bleeding brake lines to restore safe operation.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in vehicles using diagnostic scanning tools, multimeters, and manual inspection techniques.
• Repair or replace faulty suspension and steering components such as shock absorbers, control arms, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings.
• Complete job cards accurately and timeously, documenting all work carried out, parts used, and time spent on each repair for customer invoicing.

• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience working in a workshop or dealership environment.
• A comprehensive set of personal tools appropriate to the trade, and ability to use workshop equipment such as hydraulic lifts and wheel alignment machines.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems including engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, air conditioning, and electrical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship that meets industry safety standards.
• A valid driver's licence, preferably Code 8 or higher, with a clean driving record to enable test-driving of customer vehicles.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and software to identify faults in modern vehicle electronic and engine management systems.