Job Opportunity: Tyre Assistant at eThekwini Municipality, Durban

eThekwini Municipality, located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Tyre Assistant to join their dynamic Plant and Engineering department within the Workshop branch. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with a keen eye for detail and experience in the tyre industry to manage administrative tasks related to tyre purchase, repair, and disposal.

Key Responsibilities

As a Tyre Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth administrative operations of the tyre department. Your main duties will include:

• Preparing requisitions for tyre purchases and maintaining up-to-date records on vehicle makes and tyre sizes.
• Coordinating tyre and tube requisitions, including liaising with internal stores or external suppliers for timely delivery.
• Processing costing schedules for tyres and tubes before they are passed to the data capture clerk for input.
• Generating tyre and tube job cards for vehicles in both the car and truck depot.
• Updating job cards with relevant invoice information from suppliers.
• Managing work schedules for tyre fitters and coordinating stock replenishments with the Foreman.
• Communicating with customers to ensure vehicles are available for tyre servicing.

Required Competencies

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and professionalism in all tasks.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data processing systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and provide high-quality service delivery.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) qualification or equivalent.
• At least 3 months of experience related to tyres, with a solid understanding of tyre services.
• Computer literacy is essential to manage administrative tasks efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience with tyres (6 months) and advanced computer skills will be advantageous.

Benefits and Compensation

The Tyre Assistant role comes with a competitive salary, with the remuneration ranging from R139,675.56 to R176,171.88 per annum. The role also offers the following benefits:

• Housing Subsidy
• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund
• 13th Cheque
• Paid leave

Contact Information

For more details or to apply for this position, please contact the Human Capital – CSW team at 031 311 6251.

This position provides a great opportunity to become part of the dedicated team at eThekwini Municipality, playing a key role in keeping the fleet operational and well-maintained. Apply by February 21, 2025, and take the next step in your career!