Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers - from R8 182 to R33 875 per month - 2026.
- A Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers typically earns between R8 182 and R17 351 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 251 and R21 819 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
- Fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines
- Replacing engine components or complete engines
- Fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles
- Installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles
- Installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles
- Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
