Motor Mechanic

Motor Mechanic

Job ID:  23600
Company:  Volkswagen Group Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Car dealership and Workshop/ repair
Career Level:  Direct Workforce
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  18 Mar 2026

Motor Mechanic


Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Motor Mechanic position in the Technical Service Centre - NSO (Kariega)  

Brief Role Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing VW Passenger, Audi, and VW Commercial vehicles to manufacturer standards. The role includes performing mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring vehicle safety and reliability, and maintaining high-quality workmanship. The mechanic must stay up to date with technical information, follow workshop procedures and safety regulations, maintain a clean workspace, support apprentice training, and ensure all work—whether completed in-house or by suppliers—meets required quality standards

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Servicing and repairing VW Passenger, Audi, and VW Commercial vehicles.
  • Performing electrical repairs across VW Passenger, Audi, and VW Commercial models.
  • Ensuring road safety through high-quality workmanship.
  • Keeping up to date with technical developments via workshop bulletins and manuals.
  • Adhering to workshop regulations and safety standards.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized working environment.
  • Training assigned apprentices.
  • Assisting in vehicle preparation for press launches.
  • Fitting required accessories to company models.
  • Ensuring all work carried out in-house or by suppliers meets required quality standards.

Qualification requirements

  • Minimum qualification: Matric / N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Trade Test Certificate: Motor Mechanic
  • Valid Master Technician qualification at dealer level

Experience

3 years’ post-qualification experience in an after-sales workshop environment

Essentials

  • Knowledge of ODIS and ElsaPro systems
  • Operational experience with Volkswagen Group diagnostic equipment (VAS/VCI)
  • Up-to-date technical knowledge of VW, Audi, and Commercial products
  • Ability to work independently to high safety and quality standards
  • Strong technical expertise with proven application, initiative, and flexibility
  • Willingness to work overtime at short notice when required
  • Valid driver’s license (minimum old Code 08)
  • Computer literacy (MS Office

Added Advantage

High Voltage Certificate

 

Note:

Please ensure that you upload certified copies of your ID, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to this position.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.


Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 25th March 2026 .All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-ail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan


Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Motor Mechanic position in the Technical Service Centre - NSO (Kariega)  

Brief Role Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing VW Passenger, Audi, and VW Commercial vehicles to manufacturer standards. The role includes performing mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring vehicle safety and reliability, and maintaining high-quality workmanship. The mechanic must stay up to date with technical information, follow workshop procedures and safety regulations, maintain a clean workspace, support apprentice training, and ensure all work—whether completed in-house or by suppliers—meets required quality standards

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Servicing and repairing VW Passenger, Audi, and VW Commercial vehicles.
  • Performing electrical repairs across VW Passenger, Audi, and VW Commercial models.
  • Ensuring road safety through high-quality workmanship.
  • Keeping up to date with technical developments via workshop bulletins and manuals.
  • Adhering to workshop regulations and safety standards.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized working environment.
  • Training assigned apprentices.
  • Assisting in vehicle preparation for press launches.
  • Fitting required accessories to company models.
  • Ensuring all work carried out in-house or by suppliers meets required quality standards.

Qualification requirements

  • Minimum qualification: Matric / N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Trade Test Certificate: Motor Mechanic
  • Valid Master Technician qualification at dealer level

Experience

3 years’ post-qualification experience in an after-sales workshop environment

Essentials

  • Knowledge of ODIS and ElsaPro systems
  • Operational experience with Volkswagen Group diagnostic equipment (VAS/VCI)
  • Up-to-date technical knowledge of VW, Audi, and Commercial products
  • Ability to work independently to high safety and quality standards
  • Strong technical expertise with proven application, initiative, and flexibility
  • Willingness to work overtime at short notice when required
  • Valid driver’s license (minimum old Code 08)
  • Computer literacy (MS Office

Added Advantage

High Voltage Certificate

 

Note:

Please ensure that you upload certified copies of your ID, Qualifications and Certificates relevant to this position.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.


Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 25th March 2026 .All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-ail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

Job ID:  23600
Company:  Volkswagen Group Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Car dealership and Workshop/ repair
Career Level:  Direct Workforce
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  18 Mar 2026

Volkswagen Group South Africa

Are you in?

We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.

What we offer :

  • Competitive packages
  • Benefits
  • Flexible Working model
  • Community Support
  • Employee Value Proposition

Recruitment Address

ssf.recuitment@vwsa.co.za

More information:

Volkswagen South Africa