Marine Technician

A vacancy has arisen for a Marine Technician reporting to the Marine Technical Manager at Tuning Fork Pty Ltd t/a Yamaha Distributors South Africa. The vacancy is open to candidates with immediate effect.

Company: Tuning Fork Pty Ltd t/a Yamaha Distributors South Africa
Reports to: Marine Technical Manager
Availability: Immediate

Position Overview:
The Marine Technician will assume full responsibility and accountability for diagnosing faults, performing repairs, replacing parts, and conducting routine services on Yamaha and other marine products.

Job Description:

  • Perform general maintenance servicing tasks with the highest level of quality and efficiency.
  • Utilize approved techniques obtained from training.
  • Comply with all pre-set manual requirements for any vehicle/engine.
  • Ensure honest and ethical workmanship to retain customers.
  • Efficiently solve problems using techniques acquired from training and processes of elimination.
  • Undertake related tasks as required, including but not limited to:
    • Providing support to the Technical Manager by offering advice to customers.
    • Maintaining the general upkeep of the workshop yard and workstations.
    • Assisting in the showroom.
    • Offering technical support at key events.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Computer literacy.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 5 years of experience in a motor dealership.

Minimum Experience:

  • 1 year of relevant experience.

Competencies:

  • Proficiency in operating computer diagnostics.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to act as a brand ambassador.
  • Strong customer service ethic, both internally and externally.

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Persuasive and takes initiative.
  • Ability to work with confidential information.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Highly developed attention to detail.

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

Important Notice: If you do not receive a response within two weeks after the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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