Hiring Now | Bodyshop Assistant: Spray Painter | Cape Town, Western Cape | Permanent Available

Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the South African vehicle repair industry, is inviting applications from highly responsible and skilled candidates to join their Cape Town Speed shop branch as a permanent Bodyshop Assistant Spray Painter. In this critical operational position, you will take full ownership of the paint shop ecosystem, ensuring optimal throughput and flawless final aesthetics to meet the branch’s service and financial targets. If you are an experienced artisan looking to elevate your career within a prestigious national corporate network, this is your opportunity. Don’t miss this opportunity — vacancies are filling fast. Apply today.

Job Specification Element	Position Details
Job Title	Bodyshop Assistant: Spray Painter
Reference Number	N/A
Department/Industry	Rental (Autoworx) / Automotive
Job Type	Permanent
Salary	Market Related (with Benefits available)
Location	Cape Town Speed shop, Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date	15 June 2026
Application Status	Open – Accepting Applications Now

About the Role

The Bodyshop Assistant Spray Painter carries ultimate responsibility for the execution, quality control, and visual brilliance of all paintwork delivered by the Cape Town Speed shop. Operating in a high-pressure vehicle repair environment, the successful candidate will oversee the entire lifecycle of the paint shop processes. This ranges from initial structural preparation and checking the flatting team’s output to final chemical blending, spray application, and eliminating post-production overspray.

This role requires an energetic artisan who balances technical color-matching precision with exceptional leadership and time management capabilities. You will manage high-end workshop spray booths and machinery, ensuring strict compliance with chemical health and safety mandates. By implementing robust quality control filters, you will directly safeguard the brand’s reputation for world-class automotive refinishing and client satisfaction.

Driver’s Licence Mandate: Applicants must possess a valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence that is at least 2 years old. This requirement is non-negotiable as the role involves moving and testing client vehicles safely across the workshop property.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Finish Excellence

• Take full responsibility for the final quality of all structural paintwork produced by the local spray shop.

• Develop and implement advanced quality control mechanisms throughout each phase of the painting process.

• Perform a comprehensive final quality check on both preparation and repair work before moving vehicles into the paint booth.

• Inspect completed paintwork for imperfections, ensuring all overspray is thoroughly cleaned from the vehicle before client handover.

Colour Matching & Chemical Blending

• Mix specialized refinishing colours to achieve a 100% exact match while carefully evaluating environmental light variations.

• Spray vehicles and individual components expertly, ensuring perfect colour matching and preventing product waste.

• Maintain high-level knowledge of paint mixing ratios, chemical binders, and modern clear-coat application methods.

Operations & Cost Management

• Direct and run the paint shop operations in the most cost-efficient manner to meet branch profitability targets.

• Manage and closely monitor the utilization of all paint shop equipment to secure continuous operational readiness.

• Complete precise documentation regarding paint stock levels, chemical volumes, and workshop material consumption.

Facility & Equipment Maintenance

• Ensure the continuous and effective maintenance of all paint shop facilities, including specialized extraction booths.

• Perform preventative maintenance on spray guns, compressed air lines, and pumping systems to extend asset lifespan.

• Supervise the cleaning schedules of baking ovens to maintain an entirely dust-free refinishing environment.

Health, Safety & Team Coordination

• Assume full accountability for total health and safety compliance within the high-risk paint shop environment.

• Train all paint shop staff systematically regarding mandatory emergency procedures and hazardous chemical handling.

• Check, audit, and control the daily output of the preparation team to guarantee correct flatting and sanding.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• A minimum of a completed Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is an essential baseline qualification.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in professional automotive colour matching and vehicle spray painting is strictly required.

• Proven experience operating inside a high-volume corporate bodyshop or vehicle repair facility is highly valued.

Licences

• A valid, unendorsed Code 8 driver’s licence that is at least 2 years old is a mandatory prerequisite.

Technical Skills

• Foundational computer literacy at a basic level to update digital workshop tracking queues and material databases.

• Mastery of advanced spray gun techniques, chemical blending tools, and compressed air paint application equipment.

Skills & Competencies

• An excellent command of the English language is essential, covering both verbal and written communication streams.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to demonstrate a genuine sense of urgency under pressure.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively guide and audit the preparation crews.

Personal Attributes

*基因 Demonstrated profile as an honest, trustworthy, and highly responsible corporate citizen.

• Maintain a neat and presentable appearance aligned with the luxury corporate image of Motus Corporation.

• A natural team player who works harmoniously with panel beaters, estimators, and workshop managers.

Employment Equity Transformation Policy: Motus Corporation and Autoworx are fully committed to Employment Equity guidelines. In line with regional transformation targets, primary preference will be extended to qualified designated candidates during this recruitment drive.

Core Values

Flawless Quality

We approach every vehicle repair as a testament to our craftsmanship, implementing strict quality control protocols from initial flatting to final polish to ensure customer satisfaction.

Absolute Safety

We prioritize the physical well-being of our workforce by enforcing rigid health and safety governance, keeping extraction systems maintained and running continuous emergency training updates.

Commercial Efficiency

We manage our consumables, paint inventories, and workshop machinery with profound commercial awareness, striving to limit waste and run cost-efficient operations.

Professional Integrity

We operate with an unyielding sense of honesty and personal responsibility, ensuring that our work meets manufacturing specifications and corporate transparency rules.

Team Synergy

We believe that rapid throughput relies on unified collaboration, combining the efforts of preparers, sprayers, and management to achieve our production targets.

Career Growth Opportunities

Autoworx provides a structured professional pathway for dedicated automotive refinishing artisans to progress into high-level workshop management careers.

• Bodyshop Assistant: Spray Painter → Qualified Automotive Spray Painter

• Qualified Automotive Spray Painter → Bodyshop Foreman

• Bodyshop Foreman → Assistant Workshop Manager

• Assistant Workshop Manager → Regional Bodyshop Operations Director

Your career path is in your hands.

FAQ

What primary qualifications are required for this Spray Painter vacancy?

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate accompanied by at least two years of professional experience in automotive spray painting and color matching. Additionally, candidates must possess a basic level of computer literacy and an excellent command of English.

What are the specific driver’s licence constraints for this post?

Candidates must hold a valid, unendorsed South African Code 8 driver’s licence that is at least two years old. This is a mandatory requirement to ensure the safe, fully insured movement of client vehicles across the Cape Town Speed shop facility.

Is a formal Trade Test certificate mandatory to apply for this assistant role?

While this specific position is categorized as an entry-level Bodyshop Assistant, a minimum of two years of practical hands-on experience in mixing and spray application is required. Having a formal qualification or Trade Test is highly advantageous but not an absolute barrier to entry.

How does the Autoworx division handle health and safety compliance?

The successful candidate takes full responsibility for health and safety within the paint shop. This includes managing dangerous chemical fumes, keeping safety equipment maintained, and running ongoing emergency procedure training for subordinate preparation staff.

What is the salary structure and employment type for this vacancy?

This position is offered as a permanent placement within the Motus Corporation Rental division. The salary package is Market Related and Negotiable, including access to standard corporate benefits and security linked to a large-scale automotive enterprise.

When is the absolute final deadline for submitting an application?

The official closing date for this permanent position is 15 June 2026. The corporate digital application network automatically closes down for submissions at the end of standard office hours on this date, meaning late entries cannot be processed.

How to Apply

To apply for this permanent artisan opportunity at Autoworx Cape Town Speed shop, please compile your comprehensive application profile including an updated Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of your Matric certificate, and a copy of your driver’s licence.

👉 Apply Online via Corporate Portal: Motus Corporation Careers Portal

📞 Autoworx Cape Town Recruitment Desk – Contact via Corporate Portal

Application Deadline Notice: The official closing date for this permanent position is Monday, 15 June 2026. Please ensure all electronic files are uploaded well in advance, as the automated human resources framework systematically rejects late entries.

Employment Equity Target Priority: In absolute alignment with national transformation laws, first preference will be assigned to candidates who fulfill the internal employment equity targets of the Autoworx business unit.

Apply early — this vacancy closes on 15 June 2026.

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