Junior Vehicle Valuator | Port Elizabeth
JSM Business Services and Recruitment · Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Overview
A great entry level opportunity for a young South African with a Matric certificate and valid driver's licence who is passionate about cars. You will inspect and assess vehicles to determine repair costs and true auction value. Based in Port Elizabeth, this permanent role offers R15 000 basic plus medical aid and pension fund. If you have sharp eyes for detail and enjoy working with vehicles and clients, this could be your next step.
About the role
Core purpose of the role: To accurately inspect vehicles and goods, examining both the mechanical and cosmetic condition of passenger vehicles to determine the expenses needed for repairs. This information helps clients recover costs and ensures vehicles are listed for auction with their true value and condition.
What you will be doing:
- Conduct vehicle valuations for corporate clients and transport operators
- Submit all administration related to the position on time
- Manage risk by taking proper care of company assets
- Work flexible hours to accommodate customer requirements
- Provide exceptional service in a service oriented environment
- Build good supplier relationships and manage yourself effectively
- Collect and drop off vehicles, assist with driver related duties, and help with ad hoc administrative tasks
What to expect: You will need a high level of attention to detail, strong customer service skills, and the ability to act professionally while building relationships with customers and suppliers.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate
- Valid Driver's License
- Previous mechanical experience will be advantageous
- Must be able to operate and understand relevant measuring equipment
- Knowledge and skills to identify defects in and on a vehicle and correctly note the fault that needs repair work
- Ability to apply correct interpretation of technical and cosmetic faults that fall outside of stipulated specifications of the Manufacturer
- Good communication skills
- Safety and security conscious
- Adherence to time constraints and deadlines
- Self management skills
Responsibilities
- Do the necessary vehicle valuations required by corporate clients and transport operators
- Timeously submit all administration relating to the position
- Manage risk by ensuring company assets are properly taken care of
- Work flexible hours as the job dictates to accommodate customer requirements
- Work in a service oriented environment and provide exceptional service
- Build good supplier relationships and manage yourself effectively
- Collect and drop off vehicles and assist with other driver related duties
- Assist with ad hoc administrative tasks from time to time
- Inspect and assess mechanical and cosmetic condition of passenger vehicles to ascertain repair expenses
- Accurately document vehicle faults and condition for valuation purposes
Benefits
Medical aid and pension fund contribution
Job details
- Organisation
- JSM Business Services and Recruitment
- Location
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R15k / monthly
- Category
- Automotive & Motor
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
If you are a young car enthusiast with a Matric certificate and a driver's licence, this Junior Vehicle Valuator role in Port Elizabeth could be a great start. Emphasise any mechanical experience or hobby work you have done on vehicles in your CV, even if informal. The job involves inspecting cars, so show that you pay attention to detail and can spot faults. When applying, make sure your CV clearly lists your driver's licence and Matric certificate. Prepare for a practical interview where they might test your knowledge of vehicle conditions. Stay professional and friendly, as customer service is important in this role.
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