Maintenance Technician

At Volkswagen Group Africa, we are more than a car manufacturer – we are a global mobility company driven by innovation, quality, and our people. With operating sites in Kariega (Uitenhage), Centurion, and Sandton, we combine a proud heritage of engineering excellence with a strong focus on the future. We produce vehicles and mobility solutions that deliver performance, safety, and sustainability. Our success is powered by diverse, skilled, and passionate employees who value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As part of the global Volkswagen Group, we operate in a dynamic environment where innovation, digitalization, and sustainability shape everything we do. Joining Volkswagen Group Africa means being part of a team building mobility for generations – responsibly, sustainably, and together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled and self‑motivated Maintenance Technician (Tucker) to join the Production Body Shop team. The role is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production through advanced fault‑finding, repair, optimisation, and preventative maintenance of Body Shop equipment, with a strong focus on Tucker equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and retaining critical technical expertise within the department.  This position is base in Body Shop - Production (Kariega)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advanced fault‑finding, repair, and optimisation of Tucker, welding, robotic, sealer, laser, bolting, and pneumatics equipment.
• Analyse and resolve PLC, robot, Interbus, and Profinet communication faults.
• Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns and implement preventative actions.
• Optimize spot‑weld, clinching, laser welding, and roller hemming parameters.
• Document breakdowns, TPM, PM schedules, and maintenance activities.
• Support production to achieve volume, quality, and OPR targets.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• National N Diploma / National Diploma / BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
• VASS training (compulsory)
• Siemens PLC and Robot training (advantageous)
• Willingness to successfully complete required assessments

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in vehicle manufacturing maintenance and/or an industrial technical environment
• Tucker equipment experience within the last 7 years (advantageous)
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, shutdowns, public holidays, and standby
• Willingness to specialise in Tucker equipment and train Anlagens when required
• Good attendance record

Technical & Behavioral Competencies:

• Advanced ability to operate, maintain, repair, and optimise robotic systems
• Strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs, robotics, automation, and networking systems
• Ability to diagnose, fault‑find, and optimise Body Shop joining technologies
• Ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings (E‑Plan)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure with high attention to detail
• Effective communication across all organisational levels

Language

• German language proficiency (advantageous)

NOTE:

• Please ensure you upload:

• • Updated CV• Certified copies of qualifications• Certified ID document

If you are a dynamic and proactive professional eager to contribute to Volkswagen Group Africa’s ongoing success, we encourage you to apply.

📌 Ready to grow with us? Submit your application by clicking “Apply Now” before 20th April 2026 

📩 Queries: Contact Bahieya Dolley at ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

Employment Equity

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to achieving and sustaining an equitable and representative workforce. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

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