Technical Assistant: Repair and Maintenance Coordination, Ref No. MD 18/2023 at Western Cape Government

Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified individual to ensure motor vehicle technical compliance within the prescripts of financial governance, management accounting and financial accounting. This post is based in Maitland.

Minimum Requirements

NTC 3 Certificate (or equivalent vocational certificate) as a Qualified Panel beater (Red seal) ; A minimum of 3 years practical work experience in fleet management environment with regards to mechanical and/or vehicle body repairs; A valid Code C1 driving licence and a prdp (as standby duties and ad hoc overnight trips will have to be performed).

Recommendation

Experience with Audatex/Abuntex system and perform cost analyses.

Key Performance Areas

Compare quotes to tow and/or recover vehicles, service, maintain and repair vehicles (mechanical and/or accident), and approve/decline said requests; Review vehicles technical history and recommend/decline quotes to the relevant line manager for approval; Negotiate warranty claims, repetitive work, fleet discounts on parts and labour with vehicle related suppliers (i.e. vehicle dealerships, panel beater firms) for quality control purposes and to verify repair work; Monitor and investigate vehicles failing to meet GMT quality assurance standards, find solutions and recommend corrective actions; Monitor GMT work distribution to vehicle related suppliers; Inspect vehicles where the quote for repairs exceed the value of the vehicle, or the vehicle reached their economic life cycle, and recommend the use of parts or withdrawal form service; In such cases compile condition and technical reports on vehicles and refer to the relevant line manager for approval; Inspect sites of prospective vehicle related suppliers/panel beaters and compile feedback reports to the relevant line managers for approval; Provide technical advice to transport officers and train and guide them to drive service delivery standards and accountability to achieve organisational goals; Detecting and preventing vehicle maintenance and repair fraud; Investigates and reports possible modifications to vehicles and to make them functional; Compile and update existing specification on special build vehicles such as ambulances, rescue vehicles and forensic pathology vehicles; Compile vehicle assessments to repair or withdrawn from

service for disposal via online auctions.

Competencies

Working knowledge of the following: Government and/or other motor transport fleet agencies; RMI/ SAMBRA (or equivalent) grading systems; Sound technical knowledge with regard to the repair, maintenance, panel beating and spray painting of vehicles; Knowledge of BBB-EE Act, Fleet Management Systems, Office Administration and Client Liaison Management; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Strong technical acumen; Planning and organisational skills; Ability to conduct technical research and report writing.

Remuneration

R 359 517 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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