Richards Bay: Quality Controller (Commercial Truck Workshop)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Controller to join our busy commercial truck dealership and fleet service environment in JHB / KZN / MPU locations. As a critical member of our team, you will play a key role in ensuring that all workshop repairs, servicing, and mechanical work performed on commercial vehicles meets the highest technical and safety standards before vehicles are returned to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct final quality inspections on all workshop repairs and servicing completed on commercial trucks
• Verify that technicians have correctly completed mechanical and electrical repairs
• Perform diagnostic checks to confirm that reported faults have been properly resolved
• Test drive trucks after servicing or repairs to ensure operational reliability and safety
• Identify incomplete or incorrect work before vehicles are released to customers
• Work closely with workshop foremen and service advisors to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Provide technical feedback and guidance to workshop technicians where necessary
• Assist with fault diagnosis on complex mechanical issues where required
• Maintain accurate quality control records and inspection reports
• Support overall workshop productivity by reducing repeat repairs and customer comebacks

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Qualified Trade Tested Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic
• Minimum 8-10 years experience working on commercial trucks or heavy vehicles
• Proven experience within truck dealerships, fleet workshops, or commercial vehicle service centres
• Strong knowledge of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV / HCV)
• Experience with leading commercial truck brands advantageous
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to identify poor workmanship and ensure repairs meet technical standards
• Valid Code 14 Drivers License with PDP (essential)

Qualifications

• None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

• Market related TCTC available / negotiable based on experience