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Specialist: Panel Beater

East London
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General Automotive
Reference: 165239

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Motus Corporation

Job Description: Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy and highly responsible candidates with relevant panel beating experience to apply for the position of Panel beater at our East London branch.

Position Overview: The purpose of this position is to take full responsibility for repairing and restoring accident-damaged vehicles to the highest quality standards, ensuring that all work meets safety, technical, and aesthetic requirements. The role contributes directly to the branch’s operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and achievement of financial and service targets.

Minimum Experience:

2 years or more relevant experience in vehicle panel beating and accident repair.

Minimum Qualification:

Grade 12 (Matric).
Technical Qualification: B A Journeyman / Journeyman.

Minimum Requirements:

Valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s license (minimum 2 years).
Computer literate (basic level sufficient).
Excellent command of English, both verbal and written.

Job Output:

Inspect booked-in vehicles against quotations and confirm scope of work.
Strip vehicles and assess damage accurately.
Use hand tools and equipment to shape and form metal panels.
Sand and prepare surfaces for painting.
Remove dents and straighten vehicle panels to original specifications.
Perform welding, soldering, and other repair tasks as required.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop environment.
Ensure all hand tools and equipment are correctly booked into the storeroom at the end of each day.
Support the branch in achieving service targets, turnaround times, and quality standards.
Comply with all workshop health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and reliable
Honest, trustworthy, and highly responsible.
Neat, professional, and presentable appearance.
Able to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and demonstrate urgency.
Team player with willingness to assist others and share knowledge.
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Customer-focused approach, ensuring high service standards.

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About Motus Corporation

Motus is a multi-national provider of automotive mobility solutions and vehicle products and services, delivering 77 years of steady growth and reliable value creation. Our leading market presence in South Africa is enhanced by selected international offerings in the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Southern and East Africa.

Motus employs over 20 000 people globally and is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector. Motus is South Africa’s leading automotive group, with unrivalled scale and scope across the automotive value chain.

Motus offers a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, customers and business partners with a business model that integrates our four business segments: Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts, providing multiple customer touchpoints that support resilience and meet customers’ mobility needs across the vehicle ownership cycle.

Motus has long-standing importer, distribution and retail partnerships with leading OEMs, representing some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We provide automotive manufacturers with a highly effective route-to-market and a vital link between the brand and the customer throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. In addition, we provide accessories and aftermarket automotive parts for out-of-warranty vehicles and the Mobility Solutions segment sells value-added products and services to customers, including non-insurance and insurance products, consumer mobility solutions, and fleet services.