Honda is a multi-national provider of automotive mobility solutions and vehicle products and services, with a leading market presence in South Africa as well as a selected international offering in the United Kingdom, Australia, South East Asia and Southern and East Africa.
Honda employs over 19 800 people globally and has a track record for steady growth and dependable value creation that spans over 75 years. Motus is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector and is South Africa’s leading automotive group, with unrivalled scale and scope across the automotive value chain.
Our international focus is selective and aimed at enhancing our offering and contribution to Group performance.
Honda offers a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, customers and business partners with a business model that integrates our four business segments, Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts to meet customers’ mobility needs across the vehicle’s lifecycle.
Honda has long-standing importer and retail partnerships with leading OEMs, representing some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We provide automotive manufacturers with a highly effective route-to-market and a vital link between the brand and the customer throughout the vehicle ownership cycle. In addition, we provide accessories and aftermarket automotive parts for out-of-warranty vehicles and the Mobility Solutions business sells value-added products and services to customers.
Job Description
Motus Honda Eastrand currently holds a vacancy for an Apprentice Level 1 Reporting to the Service Manager, this position will be suited to a person who has flair of repairing motor vehicles and who aspires to become a Motor Mechanic Technician and willing to undergo Apprentice Training Programme for a maximum of four years.
Specific Role Responsibilities
• To assist with the repair of vehicles under the instructions of a Technician
• Remove / replace parts / units from vehicles
• Jack up vehicles and place trestles
• Lubricate and change oils (under supervision) as per manual specification
• Remove and replace wheels
• Remove and fit air and oil filters
• Assist with all vehicle repairs
• Remove and fit batteries
• Clean parts and housekeeping
• Attend prescribed technical / level courses
• Perform any other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time
• Assist with housekeeping
• Keep tools and equipment clean and in good order
• Keep overalls clean and work area clean
• Follow Safety Rules
Qualifications and Experience
• Must have Grade 12 with Pure Math and Physical Science
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Motor Mechanic Trade qualification
• A valid Driver’s License will be an added advantage
• Must have a clear Criminal Record
Skills and Personal Attributes
Technical skills will be advantage
Good customer orientation and team player