Technician M/F

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CFAO South Africa is a key player in South Africa’s mobility market.
With more than 7,200 colleagues and over 160 sites, CFAO South Africa offers vehicle and truck sales and rentals, supply chain solutions, logistics management, material handling, automotive assembly, and the import and export of automotive components.

We are a regional division of the pan-African business CFAO Group, headquartered in France and a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation in Japan.

CFAO South Africa has a strong expansion vision in South Africa, while supporting CFAO Group's expansion strategy into the African continent in the automotive sector and other sectors,  including healthcare and renewable energy.

We are a significant contributor to the support, development, and growth of the automotive industry in South Africa and across Africa.

we are looking for    Technician M/F   based:   South Africa

Job description:

The purpose of this position is to maintain, service and repair material handling equipment, systems, and products on company premises or at customer sites in a timely and cost-effective manner so that customer and company requirements are met, maintaining of vehicle records.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and experience required for this position:

Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Qualified Diesel and/or Petrol Mechanic, plus experience with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Mechanic

Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts

General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging, illumination)

Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work carried out

Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem solving and decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation

Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; strong focus on attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation – must be able to converse fluently and comfortably in English; must be able to read and write English

Ability to work with little or no supervision and still complete tasks timeously; enthusiastic, self-motivated and can use own initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions

Ability to interpret and apply technical information

Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, operations manuals and manufacturer’s specifications

Ability to identify and correctly utilise relevant diagnostic equipment and specialised tools

Willingness and capability to continue learning and growing with new technology and models

Ability to receive constructive criticism

Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition

Ability to understand and follow safety measures and precautions

Ability to function effectively in a group and add value to the team / environment

Ability to work under extreme pressure

Ability to manage own time – to work according to a schedule and complete set tasks in time

Must be of sober habits, have high energy levels and general good health – must be declared fit for physical performance requirements of these tasks - physically able to carry, lift, and move heavy objects; must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time; must be able to bend, stretch, twist and reach with body, arms and/or legs.

As this position is part of a team that service a specialised industry and client requirements are paramount to the success of their businesses and the partnership between our company and theirs – candidates applying for this position must be able to do standby and work overtime as

Required profile :

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

Servicing of material handling equipment and maintaining forklift serviceability to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance.

Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising customer and/or supervisor.

Maintains vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously communication information that must go on record.

Promote service / maintenance programs.

Provide complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.

Ensure proper communication between self, workshop staff (Field Service Team Leader and Controller) and customer.

Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety device operations, following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities