Automotive Workshop Repair Assistant (Fixed-Term)

About the role

The Automotive Workshop Repair Assistant provides hands‑on technical support to motor technicians in a high‑volume automotive service centre. The role ensures workshop bays are organised, safe and productive while maintaining strict RMI health and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist technicians with vehicle preparation, staging, lifting set‑up and disassembly for mechanical inspections or repairs.
• Retrieve, clean, pass and organise specialised tools, hydraulic jacks, power tools and workshop machinery during service procedures.
• Move, park and manoeuvre customer passenger vehicles safely within the workshop, install protective seat covers and conduct basic post‑repair visual inspections.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness, clear oil spills, dispose of hazardous materials and conduct daily tool checks.
• Follow job cards, record progress and provide basic administrative assistance using digital workshop management tools.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years practical experience in an RMI‑registered passenger vehicle workshop.
• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (preferred) and a valid, unendorsed driver’s licence (preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, high work ethic and commitment to zero‑incident safety.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to follow complex technical instructions.

Required skills

• Proficiency with hydraulic jacks and power tools.
• Experience handling specialised diagnostic equipment and workshop machinery.
• Basic computer literacy for accessing digital job logs.