Trade Test Centre Assessor - Spray Painter

About the role

AIDC, a government-owned public entity supporting the South African automotive industry, is recruiting a Trade Test Centre Assessor for the Spray Painter trade in its Skills Development and Training department. The post is based at the Supplier Park offices in Rosslyn and Satellite sites, Gauteng, and reports directly to the Department Manager: Skills Development & Training. It is a three-year fixed-term contract with a three-month probation.

Key responsibilities

• Quality assurance: ensure assessments follow NAMB and QCTO regulations, that candidates meet minimum entrance requirements and comply with medical and legal requirements, and develop and implement standard operating procedures for trade testing.
• Conduct trade testing: carry out tests according to the Gauteng Automotive Learning Centre specifications, check that evidence is sufficient, analyse supporting evidence against the assessment criteria, give feedback to the ETQA Manager and refer non-competent candidates to the RPL process.
• Administrative support: present AIDC professionally, complete required documentation, record assessment outcomes on the LMS, stock and inventory control of testing consumables, recommend improvements to the testing process and equipment, identify risks and support the Trade Test Manager.
• Reporting: prepare post-testing performance and quality reports, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, evaluate compliance with legislation and effectiveness of SOPs, and maintain records for future planning.

Required profile

• Spray Painter Trade Test Certificate or Red Seal Certificate in Spray Painting.
• Assessor Certificate.
• Registration as an Assessor with NAMB is advantageous.
• Minimum 4 years' work experience in the Spray Painter trade.
• At least 2 years as an Assessor in the Spray Painter trade is advantageous.

Remuneration is R 602 265.74 per annum (TCOE) at job grade C5. Applications include a CV and certified copies of qualifications and identity documents, submitted through the AIDC recruitment link; the closing date is 06 November 2026.