Artisan (Body Builder) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Strip and assemble bodies (Cab and Rear Bodies).
• Remove and replace windscreens
• Set doors and window frames
• Undertake specialised bodybuilding repairs, gas and electrical Arc welding.
• Prepare panels and make sheet metal parts for vehicles.
• Fabricate metal parts by hands and machine and modify plant and vehicles as required.
• Modify plant and vehicles as required.
• Join panels, grind and / or file and fill.
• Fit glass and windows onto body by means of rubber glazing.
• De-rust vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Manufacture, design and build new vehicle bodies.
• Undertake minor electrical and mechanical repairs to vehicles.
• Repair air pressure and hydraulic door operating mechanism.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Body Builder or Panel Beater or Automotive Body Repairer).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
• 3 Years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.