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A permanent Workshop Quality Controller (Diesel Technician Foreman) opportunity is open with a busy, well-established commercial truck group, advertised by The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd. The role covers final inspection work across multiple service centre workshops, and it may particularly suit a highly experienced or semi-retired professional who wants to stay active in the industry.
About the company and the work
The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd is recruiting final inspection quality controllers for a commercial truck group with multiple service centre workshops in Midvaal, Middelburg, Witbank, Ermelo, Pongola, Newcastle, Richards Bay, Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The successful candidate carries out final inspections, performs test drives and makes sure vehicles leaving the workshop are safe, reliable and fit for return to the customer.
Role details and duties
- Conduct final quality inspections on all repairs, servicing and maintenance completed on commercial vehicles.
- Verify that all customer complaints and workshop job card items have been fully addressed.
- Perform diagnostic checks and road tests to confirm vehicles are safe, reliable and fit for return.
- Identify incomplete repairs, poor workmanship or unresolved faults.
- Return vehicles to technicians for corrective action where required.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and dealership service standards.
- Assist with advanced diagnostics and technical problem solving on difficult jobs.
- Work closely with service advisors, workshop foremen and technicians.
- Maintain detailed quality control and inspection reports.
- Support workshop efficiency by reducing rework and customer comebacks.
- Monitor adherence to workshop procedures, safety standards and housekeeping.
- Provide technical mentoring and guidance to workshop staff where appropriate.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Qualified trade-tested Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic.
- Valid Code EC (Code 14) driver’s licence, required, with a PDP advantageous.
- At least 10 to 20 years of post-trade experience in commercial truck workshops.
- Proven dealership experience is essential.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
- Computer literacy and exposure to Dealer Management Systems.
- Experience with diagnostic software and OEM systems.
- Exposure to major truck brands or similar, required.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong workshop discipline.
- Good communication skills in English; Afrikaans is advantageous.
- Local residency or willingness to relocate.
- Traceable and contactable references.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original advert only, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the source listing. The advert asks applicants to submit a CV in Word or PDF format with reference TRG 2501. Do not pay anyone for a job offer, and be wary of anyone asking for fees, banking details or personal documents outside a genuine employer’s official process.
Practical tips
- Lead with your trade test, your Code EC licence and your years of dealership workshop experience.
- Give examples of final inspections or comebacks you caught before a vehicle left the workshop.
- Mention the truck brands and diagnostic systems you have worked with.
- State clearly which workshop locations you can work from or relocate to.
How the process works
Submit your CV through the original advert, quoting reference TRG 2501. The recruiter will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates about the next steps. The advert notes a start date as soon as possible or negotiable.
Important information
This page is for information only and does not form part of the employer’s recruitment process. The role is advertised as permanent and full time, with a salary described as TCTC, negotiable based on experience and technical ability. Always confirm the current details on the original advert before applying.
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