Production Administrator

Immediate start available for a Production Administrator at a busy automotive components supplier in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This is a career-defining move for an ambitious professional ready for their next challenge.

Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. You will be given real responsibility and the trust to run with it. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in vehicles using diagnostic scanning tools, multimeters, and manual inspection techniques.
• Complete job cards accurately and timeously, documenting all work carried out, parts used, and time spent on each repair for customer invoicing.
• Conduct comprehensive engine overhauls involving disassembly, inspection, repair or replacement of worn components, and reassembly of engines.
• Perform scheduled vehicle servicing including oil changes, filter replacements, spark plug changes, and fluid level checks according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform panel beating and body repair work including dent removal, frame straightening, panel replacement, welding, and surface preparation for painting.
• Repair or replace faulty suspension and steering components such as shock absorbers, control arms, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings.
• Test-drive vehicles after repairs to verify that issues have been properly resolved and the vehicle performs safely under normal driving conditions.

• A comprehensive set of personal tools appropriate to the trade, and ability to use workshop equipment such as hydraulic lifts and wheel alignment machines.
• A minimum of three to five years of post-trade test experience working in a workshop or dealership environment.
• A valid driver's licence, preferably Code 8 or higher, with a clean driving record to enable test-driving of customer vehicles.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship that meets industry safety standards.
• Good communication skills to explain technical information to customers and service advisors in a clear and understandable manner.
• A recognised trade certificate as a motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, auto electrician, panel beater, or spray painter issued by a relevant SETA.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and software to identify faults in modern vehicle electronic and engine management systems.