Technician

Join Scania South Africa as a Technician in Johannesburg, Gauteng, where you'll deliver exceptional service and maintain vehicles to the highest standards. This full-time position offers the opportunity to build expertise in automotive technology whilst contributing to a culture of technical excellence and customer focus.

About the Role

As a Technician with Scania South Africa, you'll be central to our service operations, ensuring every vehicle receives thorough diagnostic assessment, repairs, and servicing. Your commitment to workmanship excellence and attention to detail will keep customers' vehicles performing reliably on South African roads. You'll operate within a structured framework where established procedures guide consistent, high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle faults using manual inspection and diagnostic equipment
• Execute planned maintenance schedules and repair work to specification
• Maintain accurate service documentation and work records
• Liaise effectively with service advisors and customers regarding job progress
• Verify all work meets safety and quality standards before vehicle handover
• Support workplace safety by adhering to protocols and reporting hazards
• Develop technical knowledge through ongoing professional development and training

Who We're Looking For

• Recognised qualification in mechanical or automotive technology (NQF Level 3 or equivalent preferred)
• Demonstrable experience in vehicle repair or maintenance environments
• Strong practical problem-solving and diagnostic capabilities
• Ability to work from technical manuals and follow documented procedures precisely
• Dependable, safety-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Professional communication skills and customer service awareness
• Commitment to expanding technical expertise as vehicle technology evolves

Working at Scania South Africa

Scania is a global leader in sustainable transport solutions, serving the South African market from our Johannesburg location. We build our reputation on technical excellence, reliability, and genuine commitment to customer satisfaction through dependable service and responsive support. As part of our team, you'll work in a professional setting where continuous improvement, workplace safety, and technical rigour are valued, and where your hands-on skills directly impact customer outcomes.

Next Steps

To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.