SUMMARY:
An opportunity exists for an experienced QUALITY CONTROLLER within a busy commercial truck dealership and fleet service environment based in JHB / KZN / MPU locations.
POSITION INFO:
Title: Quality Controllers (Commercial Truck Workshop)
Area: Various Locations available – JHB / KZN / MPU
Industry: Commercial Vehicles / Truck Dealerships / Fleet Maintenance
Ref No.: TRG 2501
Salary: Market related TCTC available / negotiable based on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
Special Instructions: Qualified Diesel Technician with Code 14 License and PDP essential
An opportunity exists for an experienced QUALITY CONTROLLER within a busy commercial truck dealership and fleet service environment based in JHB / KZN / MPU locations.
- The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that all workshop repairs, servicing, and mechanical work performed on commercial vehicles meets the highest technical and safety standards before vehicles are returned to customers.
- This role requires a highly experienced Diesel Technician with strong technical knowledge across heavy commercial vehicles (HCV / HMV), capable of independently verifying the quality of technician workmanship and diagnosing potential faults prior to vehicle release.
- This position is ideally suited to a senior diesel mechanic, workshop foreman, or highly experienced technician with the knowledge, discipline, and confidence to enforce workshop quality standards.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct final quality inspections on all workshop repairs and servicing completed on commercial trucks
- Verify that technicians have correctly completed mechanical and electrical repairs
- Perform diagnostic checks to confirm that reported faults have been properly resolved
- Test drive trucks after servicing or repairs to ensure operational reliability and safety
- Identify incomplete or incorrect work before vehicles are released to customers
- Work closely with workshop foremen and service advisors to ensure quality standards are maintained
- Ensure all repairs meet manufacturer and dealership service standards
- Provide technical feedback and guidance to workshop technicians where necessary
- Assist with fault diagnosis on complex mechanical issues where required
- Maintain accurate quality control records and inspection reports
- Support overall workshop productivity by reducing repeat repairs and customer comebacks
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Qualified Trade Tested Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic
- Minimum 8 – 10 years’ experience working on commercial trucks or heavy vehicles
- Proven experience within truck dealerships, fleet workshops, or commercial vehicle service centres
- Strong knowledge of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV / HCV)
- Experience with leading commercial truck brands advantageous
- Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting capability
- Ability to identify poor workmanship and ensure repairs meet technical standards
- Valid Code 14 Driver’s License with PDP (essential)
- Strong attention to detail and workshop discipline
- Ability to work independently and enforce quality standards
- Traceable & contactable reference
- Local residency near the branch or willingness to relocate
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to , Ref # (TRG 2501)
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered.
- Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word / PDF) via email to , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2501) in the subject line.
Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable):
- Tertiary and secondary qualifications
- Professional memberships and/or partnerships
- Trade, training, and/or in-house certificates
- Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences
- Previous employment references with contactable details
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
- If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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