Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic Salary in South Africa

The average salary for an Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic in South Africa is R160,609.

10%

R71k

MEDIAN

R161k

90%

R296k

Salary

R71k - R296k

Bonus

R2k - R39k

Profit Sharing

R12k - R36k

Commission

R507 - R79k

Total Pay

R67k - R315k

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Job Description for Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic

Automotive service technicians are more commonly known as "car mechanics" Automotive service technicians diagnose, repair and perform maintenance on automobiles. When performing diagnostics, automotive service technicians use electronic testing equipment to identify problems. In addition to special diagnostic equipment, the automotive service technician works with a wide range of tools which are used for repairs of diagnosed problems. The automotive service technician performs a mix of physic…Read more

Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic Tasks

Diagnose, repair and perform maintenance on automobiles.
Maintain inventory of tools and parts.
Communicate with customer service, parts and sales departments.
Diagnose malfunctions using electronic testing equipment.

Popular Employer Salaries for Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic

Jaguar Land Rover

R252k

Unitrans

R227k

Mercedez Benz

R192k

The top respondents for the job title Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic are from the companies Jaguar Land Rover, Unitrans and Mercedez Benz. Reported salaries are highest at Jaguar Land Rover where the average pay is R252,000. Mercedez Benz pays the lowest at around R192,369.

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Popular Skills for Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic

Automotive Engine Repair

R169,976

289 responses

Technical Services

R216,153

112 responses

Maintenance

R151,211

102 responses

Electronic Troubleshooting

R170,000

65 responses

Troubleshooting

R186,255

57 responses

Skills in Automotive Engine Repair, Technical Services, Electronic Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Maintenance.

Pay by Experience Level for Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic

An entry-level Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R90,000 based on 9 salaries. An early career Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R126,010 based on 217 salaries. A mid-career Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R169,375 based on 242 salaries. An experienced Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R198,963 based on 177 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of R211,600.