Yard Controller (Vehicle Inspections) - Bloemfontein & Johannesburg
Wintertide Trading 39 ta HR Solutions · Bloemfontein, Free State and Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Join a busy vehicle yard team where you will inspect incoming and outgoing fleet vehicles, coordinate yard flow and work closely with the workshop to keep every vehicle defect free. This hands-on role suits someone with 1 to 3 years of heavy transport workshop experience, strong mechanical knowledge and a sharp eye for detail. Based in Bloemfontein and Johannesburg, it offers a monthly salary of R15 000 and the chance to grow within a practical, fast-paced environment.
About the role
As a Yard Controller, you will be the first and last point of quality control for company vehicles moving through the yard. Your main focus is making sure every vehicle that enters and exits meets the company's mechanical and cosmetic standards and leaves free of defects.
What you will be doing:
- Inspecting vehicles entering the yard for damages, mechanical defects, branding integrity and tyre condition
- Checking vehicles leaving the yard to confirm repairs are done or scheduled as needed
- Directing vehicles through the correct yard and work flows and to the wash bay when required
- Making sure parking areas are used efficiently
- Providing defect lists to the workshop and following up to ensure repairs are attended to quickly
- Reporting vehicle abuse or driver damage through the correct channels and assisting with damage estimates
- Maintaining fleet checklists and conducting regular yard inspections for good housekeeping
- Ensuring yard employees use protective equipment as per company policy
Please note: You must be prepared to work long hours and weekends when operational requirements dictate. A valid driver licence (minimum code 08/B) is required.
Requirements
- Matric or Grade 12
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar role within a heavy transport workshop environment
- Strong technical and mechanical knowledge
- Computer literate in MS Word, MS Excel, internet and email
- Strong communication skills with attention to detail
- Valid driver licence, minimum code 08/B
- Willing and able to work long hours and weekends when operational requirements dictate
- Positive attitude, teamwork, punctuality, integrity and respect for others
- Impeccable personal appearance and adherence to the code of conduct
Responsibilities
- Inspect all company vehicles entering the yard for damages, mechanical defects, branding integrity and tyre condition
- Inspect vehicles leaving the yard to confirm all necessary repairs have been carried out or scheduled
- Ensure vehicles follow the correct yard and work flows
- Direct vehicles requiring washing to the wash bay
- Ensure the parking area is used efficiently
- Provide post inspection defect lists to the workshop
- Communicate effectively with the workshop to ensure repairs are speedily attended to
- Report vehicle abuse or driver damages through the correct channels
- Assist the workshop with preparing Driver To Pay and damage estimates
- Ensure scheduled repairs are concluded
- Maintain fleet checklists to ensure all assets are regularly inspected
- Conduct regular yard inspections to ensure good housekeeping
- Ensure employees in the yard use protective equipment as per company policy
Job details
- Organisation
- Wintertide Trading 39 ta HR Solutions
- Location
- Bloemfontein, Free State and Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (1+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Salary
- R15k per month / monthly
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there. This Yard Controller role is a great fit if you enjoy practical, hands-on work and have a good eye for detail. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience in a heavy transport workshop, any mechanical knowledge you have, and that you hold a valid code 08/B driver licence.
In an interview, be ready to talk about how you spot vehicle defects, how you stay organised when the yard is busy, and how you communicate with workshop teams to get repairs done. Since the role involves long hours and weekend work at times, show that you are reliable and flexible.
Also remember to attach your matric certificate and driver licence copy along with your CV. Good luck with your application.
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