Technical Assistant for Commercial / Passenger Vehicles - Witbank, Mpumalanga

Responsibilities:

• Assist the qualified mechanic with maintenance, servicing, and repair of heavy-duty trucks and petrol passenger vehicles
• Support with roadside and onsite breakdown repairs when required
• Help manage workshop tools, equipment, and consumables
• Ensure adherence to workshop safety and operational procedures
• Uphold strict integrity and accountability when handling diesel and company resources
• Assist with record-keeping, job cards, and maintaining workshop cleanliness and order

Requirements:

• Valid Code 14 drivers licence
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and apply technical knowledge
• Experience assisting mechanics in a heavy-duty and/or passenger vehicle environment advantageous
• Willingness to be on standby and travel for breakdown callouts
• Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent references from previous employers (essential)
• Motor Industry experience ESSENTIAL!!

Skills and Attributes:

• Honesty and integrity are critical
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding workshop environment
• Keen willingness to learn and grow under guidance

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 11 September 2025.