**Overview**
This role is for an Inspector Panel Beating And Mechanical within the Fleet Maintenance Directorate of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, based in Bedfordview. The position offers a salary of R237,453 per annum (Level 05) and involves the assessment and inspection of vehicles to ensure repair quality, compliance, and cost control.
**What you will do**
* **Assessing and inspecting of vehicles:**
* Inspect accident-damaged vehicles and assess panel, chassis, and mechanical damage to scope repair work.
* Conduct pre-repair and post-repair inspections to confirm all work meets OEM specifications and SABS standards.
* Verify repair estimates vs actual damage to prevent overquoting and fraud by panel beaters/mechanics.
* **Control compliance and quality:**
* Check panel beating quality, e.g., panel alignment, filter thickness, paint match, overspray, and panel gaps.
* Check Mechanical quality: Engine, brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, electrical systems post repair.
* Ensure roadworthiness compliance with NRTA and vehicle licensing requirements before signing off.
* **Control cost and documentation:**
* Compile inspection reports with photos, checklists, and recommendations with SLA.
* Approve or reject invoices based on scope of work completed vs quoted.
* Maintain a vehicle repair register and track turnaround times, repeat faults, and warranty claims.
* **Liaise with workshop staff:**
* Liaise with panel beaters, mechanics, and service providers to rectify defective workmanship.
* Investigate breakdowns, repeated failures, or customer complaints and submit findings.
* Advise on vehicle condition for condemnation, auction, or continued use decisions.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* Minimum Requirement: NQF Level 4 Motor industry certificate and Trade Test as Motor mechanic, Panel Beater or Motor Body repair.
* Driver’s License.
* No criminal record.
* Knowledge of Planning and organizing.
* Knowledge and understanding of Treasury and SCM framework.
* Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations and communication practices.
* Good knowledge of the public service management framework.
* Relevant experience: 1-2 years hand on panel beating/mechanical and inspection.
**Who should apply**
The ideal candidate is an individual with an NQF Level 4 Motor industry certificate and a Trade Test qualification in Motor Mechanic, Panel Beating, or Motor Body Repair. Applicants must possess a valid Driver's License and have no criminal record. Candidates should have 1-2 years of hands-on experience in panel beating, mechanical work, and inspection. Essential knowledge includes planning and organizing, understanding of Treasury and SCM frameworks, relevant legislation, Public Service Regulations, communication practices, and the public service management framework. The role requires someone capable of meticulous vehicle assessment, quality control, documentation management, and effective liaison with workshop personnel.
**Deadline**
06 November 2026
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-roads-and-transport-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057126
Source: govpage
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Job description
INSPECTOR PANEL BEATING AND MECHANICAL REF NO: REFS/057126
Directorate: Fleet Maintenance.
SALARY
: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE
: Bedfordview
REQUIREMENTS
: Minimum Requirement: NQF Level 4 Motor industry certificate and Trade Test as Motor mechanic, Panel Beater or Motor Body repair. Driver’s License. No criminal record. knowledge of Planning and organizing, Knowledge and understanding of Treasury and SCM framework, Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations and communication practices and good knowledge of the public service management framework. Relevant experience: 1-2 years hand on panel beating/mechanical and inspection.
DUTIES
: Assessing and inspecting of vehicles: Inspect accident – damaged vehicles and assess panel, chassis and mechanical damage to scope repair work; Conduct pre-repair and post repair inspections to confirm all work meets OEM specifications and SABS standards; Verify repair estimates vs actual damage to prevent over quoting and fraud by panel beaters/mechanics. Control compliance and quality: Check panel beating quality for example panel alignment, filter thickness, paint match, overspray and panel gaps; Check Mechanical quality: Engine, brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, electrical systems post repair; Ensure road worthiness compliance with NRTA and vehicle licensing requirements before signing off. Control cost and documentation: Compile inspection reports with photos, checklists and recommendations with SLA; Approve or reject invoices based on scope of work completed vs quoted; Maintain a vehicle repair register and track turnaround times, repeat faults and warranty claims. Liaise with workshop staff: Liaise with panel beaters, mechanics and service providers to rectify defective workmanship; Investigate breakdowns, repeated failures or customer complaints and submit findings; Advise on vehicle condition for condemnation, auction or continued use decisions.
ENQUIRIES
: Ms. Khutso Motshekga Tel No: (010) 345 1538
APPLICATIONS
: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: online at
https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
NOTE
: Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management PreEntry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme
. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the interview and technical assessment for all SMS posts, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents, Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013. For general enquiries please conduct Human Resources on 010 345 1535. NB: If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, post or hand delivered, and late applications will be considered.
CLOSING DATE
: 06 November 2026
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