GRADE: 9
REPORTING TO: FOREMAN PANEL BEATER – SPRAY PAINTER.
LOCATION: AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP (BISHOP GAUL AVENUE)
DEPARTMENT: WORKS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above
mentioned vacancy in the Automotive Workshop in the Mechanical and Electrical Services
Division of the Department of Works.

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for vehicle body repairs and spray painting.

KEY RESULT AREAS
? Carries out minor and major body repairs and body-rebuilding.
? Carries out chassis straightening
? Prepares vehicles for spray painting
? Training and appraising performance of Skilled Worker Class 2, 3 and 4, Apprentices,
Assistants and Students.
? Prepares paints and matches colors as required
? Spray-paints the vehicle and oven-bakes as necessary
? Performs any other duties as and when required
? Supervising subordinates.
? Records keeping and updating clients on repair works progress.
? Implementation of procedures relating to health and safety in line with Factories and
Works Act
? Ensures proper housekeeping. housekeeping

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? GCE 5 “O” levels including English, Mathematics, and Science
? Apprenticeship trained Panel beater and spray painter with 3 years post qualification
experience OR Trade tested Skilled Worker Class 1 Journeyman Certificate in Panel
Beating and Spray-painting with 5 years post-qualification experience.
? National Craft Certificate in Panel Beating and Spray Painting
? Trade tested Skilled Worker Class 1 Panel Beater & Spray Painter
? 5 ‘O’ Levels including English, Maths and Science.
? Clean Class 2 or 4 driver’s license

SKILLS AND DESIRED COMPETENCES
? Thorough knowledge and experience in vehicle panel beating and spray painting.
? Be able to comprehend the operation and repair of panel beating and spray painting
equipment.
? Ability to repair vehicle body parts.
? Strong hands-on experience in vehicle body building.
? Team player
? Good analytical skills
? Good communication skills
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer and female applicants are
encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful
candidates.