Assessor: Panel Beating

About the role

The Department of Roads and Transport (Gauteng) is hiring an Assessor: Panel Beating in Fleet Maintenance: Panel Beating and Mechanical, based in Bedfordview. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: online at https//jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/057119 Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. 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-preentryprogramme. 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all inspection tasks related to panel beating: Physical inspection of vehicles, compile an assessment report for panel beating repairs, make recommendations on panel beating repairs to be done on the vehicle, keep records of all assessment reports, daily.
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders: Answer telephonic enquiries from merchants and client departments on authorizations to be carried out, Make phone calls to affected stakeholders on a national basis in investigating specific cases of accident repairs/damages, Receive and send emails in respect of all communication regarding accident repairs, Give support to the Communications Unit with regards to their clients’ concerns on vehicles assessments.
• Ensure that panel beating services are priced market related: Do monthly benchmark studies of the costs of panel beating and towing in the private sector versus the government cost.
• Ensure that policies related to inspection of panel beating are adhered to: Keep records of policies and system and refer to them whenever decisions have to be taken in respect of assessments.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports concerning all inspection of panel beating and towing to the Assistant Director: Panel Beating and Mechanical: Keep files for all vehicles that have been assessed during the month so as to have a ready record for monthly reports, Files should include pictures taken of all the work assessed during the month.
• Carry out any other task as delegated by the Assistant Director: Panel Beating Mechanical: Depending on the nature of the instruction from the ASD: Panel beating.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirement:
• N2 Certificate in (Panel Beating), Driver’s license code 8
• Trade test as added advantage
• No criminal record
• Proficient knowledge of Mechanical and panel beating systems Industry pricing trend Different categories of classification of Panel beaters Motor manufacturing environment Different accreditation criteria for merchants and communication practices and good knowledge of the public service management framework.
• Relevant experience: At least 1- 2 years’ post apprenticeship experience (Panel Beating), 1 year’s similar experience in public service environment and an advantage, and mechanical repairs background/knowledge will be an added advantage.