Telesure Artisan Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Are you interested in building a career in the motor body repair industry? Telesure is offering an opportunity for suitably qualified candidates with automotive repair skills to join its growing motor body repair business in Pretoria.

The opportunity covers several technical areas, including motor mechanics, panel beating, automotive spray painting and other relevant motor body repair skills. Successful candidates will be expected to carry out vehicle repairs and refinishing work while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and quality.

The advertised opportunity is structured around a 12-month fixed-term contract. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old, hold a Grade 12 certificate and have a relevant Vehicle Damage Quantification (VDQ) qualification. Candidates must also meet the stated unemployment and previous programme participation requirements.

If you have a relevant automotive qualification, an interest in panel beating and are willing to relocate to Pretoria at your own cost, this opportunity may be worth exploring.

Available Artisan Opportunities

Telesure is seeking candidates with skills and qualifications in the following automotive repair areas:

• Motor Mechanics: Candidates with relevant mechanical skills who can carry out vehicle mechanical repairs.
• Panel Beaters: Candidates interested in repairing damaged vehicle bodywork and restoring vehicle panels.
• Automotive Spray Painters: Candidates with relevant spray painting skills and knowledge of vehicle refinishing.
• Automotive Repair Artisans: Candidates with broader automotive repair capabilities.
• Other Motor Body Repair Artisans: Candidates with other relevant technical skills within the motor body repair industry.

Applicants should identify the trade or technical area that best matches their qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities For Telesure Artisan Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Successful candidates will be expected to perform various vehicle repair and workshop duties, depending on their area of specialisation.

Responsibilities include:

Vehicle Damage Assessment

• Assess vehicle damage and determine the appropriate repair process.
• Identify the repairs required to restore damaged vehicle components.
• Follow the appropriate repair procedures for the assigned work.

Vehicle Repairs and Refinishing

• Perform mechanical repairs, panel beating, spray painting or other relevant work according to the artisan’s trade.
• Prepare, repair and replace damaged vehicle body components.
• Complete vehicle refinishing and finishing work to the required quality standards.
• Ensure repairs meet the expected workshop standards.

Workshop Safety and Equipment

• Use workshop tools and machinery safely and correctly.
• Wear and use the required protective equipment.
• Follow applicable workshop safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Quality Control and Administration

• Complete job cards and repair records accurately.
• Conduct quality checks on completed work.
• Ensure assigned tasks are completed within agreed timelines.
• Maintain the required standards of workmanship and repair quality.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Have a Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Hold a relevant qualification in Vehicle Damage Quantification (VDQ).
• Be unemployed when commencing the programme.
• Have a clear criminal record.
• Be willing to relocate to Pretoria at their own cost.
• Have an interest in panel beating.

Additional Advantage

A relevant automotive spray painting qualification, certificate or apprenticeship will be advantageous.

This means that candidates with formal spray painting training or previous apprenticeship exposure in this area may have an advantage when applying.

Previous Programme Participation Requirements

The advert also specifies the following conditions:

• Applicants must not have previously participated in a learnership or internship programme.
• Applicants must not have previously been registered with a YES Youth Programme.

Candidates should carefully consider these conditions before submitting an application.

Location and Relocation

The opportunity is based in Pretoria. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Pretoria at their own cost.

If you currently live outside Pretoria, consider the costs associated with relocation and accommodation before applying.

Thabang Maimela’s Tip: Strengthen Your Automotive Artisan Application

For a technical opportunity in the motor body repair industry, your qualifications and practical skills should be easy for the employer to identify.

Here are a few ways to strengthen your application:

1. Highlight your VDQ qualification: Make sure your Vehicle Damage Quantification qualification is clearly listed in your CV and include the relevant certificate.
2. Identify your specialisation: State whether your skills are in motor mechanics, panel beating, spray painting or another automotive repair area.
3. Include additional training: If you have a spray painting certificate, apprenticeship training or other relevant automotive qualifications, include them.
4. Showcase practical experience: Describe any vehicle repair, bodywork, mechanical or refinishing activities you have completed.
5. Demonstrate workshop safety awareness: Highlight your understanding of protective equipment, safe tool operation, housekeeping and quality control.
6. Check the eligibility conditions: Confirm that you meet the age, unemployment and previous programme participation requirements before applying.

If you have completed relevant automotive training but have limited workplace experience, focus on your qualifications, practical training and willingness to develop your skills.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026

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