• Reference Number : REFS/057120
• Directorate : Feet Maintenance (Panel Beating and Mechanical)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R487 197,00 per annum plus benefits (Level 09)
• Enquiries : Ms. Precious Maimela (010) 345 1538

Requirements :

• A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Transport Management, Fleet Management. 3-5 years' Supervisory experience in vehicle repair, panel beating, fleet maintenance, or workshop management. Supervisory experience. Valid Driver’s License. Trade Test Certificate in Panel Beating will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Fleet management principles. Vehicle body repair and restoration techniques. Occupational Health and Safety Act. Insurance and accident claim procedures. Public sector regulatory framework (if applicable).

Duties :

• Manage Panel Beating Operations: Direct panel beating and vehicle body repair operations. Coordinate the assessment and repair of accident-damaged vehicles, monitor repair turnaround times to minimize vehicle downtime, allocate work to panel beating staff and service providers, verify that repairs are completed according to manufacturer specifications and quality standards, Monitor workshop productivity and performance. Monitor Service Providers and Contractors: Evaluate the performance of panel beating contractors and suppliers, conduct inspections to verify quality and compliance with service level agreements, recommend corrective measures for underperforming contractors, facilitate contractor performance review meetings, Monitor contractor adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards. Manage Vehicle Accident Repairs: Oversee the inspection and evaluation of damaged vehicles, approve repair quotations and repair methodologies, Coordinate interactions with insurance companies, assessors, and repair contractors, monitor repair progress and resolve repair-related challenges, verify that repaired vehicles are roadworthy before release, Maintain records of accident repair costs and trends. Manage Fleet Repair Costs and Budget: Monitor expenditure related to panel beating and accident repairs, Analyse repair costs and identify cost-saving opportunities, verify the accuracy of invoices and payment requests, prepare budget forecasts and expenditure reports, recommend strategies to optimize repair and maintenance costs. Monitor Fleet Compliance and Governance: Implement policies, procedures, and standards relating to panel beating operations, verify compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, monitor adherence to fleet management regulations and governance frameworks, facilitate internal and external audits, implement corrective actions arising from audit findings. Manage Human Resources and Performance: Supervise and develop panel beating personnel, conduct performance reviews and manage employee development plans, identify training and skills development needs, promote discipline, productivity, and teamwork within the section, Facilitate compliance with human resource policies and procedures.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to COLOURED, INDIAN, WHITE FEMALE and people with DISABILITY. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 372 8747/ 010 345 1538. Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilize the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity documents and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Gfleet

Location : Bedfordview

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.