Qualified Vehicle Technician - Ford Caledon

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Qualified Vehicle Technician to join the Rola Motor Group's workshop at Ford Caledon. The position involves diagnosing, servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specifications and dealership standards. The company is seeking a skilled, motivated, and qualified individual who is technically competent, possesses strong diagnostic abilities, pays attention to detail, and is committed to delivering quality workmanship and excellent customer service. **What you will do** * Perform routine vehicle servicing, maintenance, and mechanical repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications. * Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment and technical information. * Conduct vehicle inspections and identify faults, defects, and potential safety concerns. * Complete Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) and ensure vehicles meet the required quality and safety standards before delivery. * Carry out repairs accurately and efficiently, ensuring work is completed within allocated labour times and agreed deadlines. * Ensure all repair work is completed to the required standard before vehicles are handed back to the Service Advisor or customer. * Complete job cards, inspection sheets, technical reports, and other required workshop documentation accurately and timeously. * Identify additional repairs and maintenance requirements and report these to the relevant Service Advisor or Workshop Foreman for approval. * Ensure that all parts used are correctly recorded against the relevant repair order and that replaced components are handled in accordance with company procedures. * Conduct quality-control checks and road tests where required to verify that repairs have been completed successfully. * Attend to repeat repairs, warranty-related work, and technical campaigns in accordance with manufacturer requirements. * Keep up to date with manufacturer technical bulletins, service procedures, product updates, and required training. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workstation and ensure tools and workshop equipment are used correctly. * Comply with all health and safety requirements, company policies, and manufacturer standards. * Report any additional faults, damage, delays, or issues affecting the repair process to the relevant manager promptly. * Work collaboratively with Service Advisors, the Workshop Foreman, Parts Department, and other workshop employees to ensure efficient workshop operations. * Deliver a high standard of workmanship and contribute to customer satisfaction, workshop productivity, and the dealership's overall performance. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proof of Qualification as Technician Trade Test/Red Seal * Min Grade 12 * Unendorsed Drivers Licence * Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician (Ford brand advantageous) * Computer Literate * Fluent in English & Afrikaans (advantageous) * Successful demonstration of competency * Analytical skills and problem-solving ability * Attention to detail and time management skills * Solid knowledge of fault finding and diagnostic machines * Excellent customer orientation **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a skilled, motivated, and qualified Vehicle Technician who is technically competent with strong diagnostic abilities. They should possess attention to detail, a commitment to delivering quality workmanship, and excellent customer service. Applicants should also demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, good time management, solid knowledge of fault finding and diagnostic machines, and strong customer orientation. Fluency in English and Afrikaans is considered advantageous. **Deadline** 4th November, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/qualified-vehicle-technician-ford-caledon-rola-motor-group-2 Source: myjobmag

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