Job Description
PANEL BEATER
Mega Market (Pvt) Ltd seeks a qualified, experienced Panel Beater to carry out vehicle body repairs and restoration in its Vehicle Workshop.
Job Purpose
To repair, restore and spray paint vehicle bodies and panels to the required safety and quality standards, supporting fleet availability and appearance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Workshop Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
❖ Inspecting damaged vehicles and assessing the body repairs required.
❖ Removing, repairing and replacing damaged panels, bumpers, doors and other body components.
❖ Straightening dents and aligning vehicle panels and body structures using appropriate tools.
❖ Cutting, shaping and welding metal sections and repairing damaged bodywork.
❖ Repairing rusted areas and fabricating replacement body sections where required.
❖ Preparing surfaces for spray painting through filling, sanding, cleaning and masking.
❖ Mixing paints and matching colours to achieve a consistent vehicle finish.
❖ Applying primers, topcoats and clear coats using spray equipment and observing drying times.
❖ Removing and refitting body fittings and accessories during repairs.
❖ Checking panel alignment and paint finishes, correcting defects and polishing repaired areas.
❖ Cleaning and maintaining panel beating tools, spray guns and painting equipment.
❖ Recording work completed and reporting additional defects and material requirements.
❖ Observing SHEQ requirements, using PPE and following safe workshop practices.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes
❖ Education: At least 5 O’ Levels, including English and Mathematics.
❖ Trade qualification: Recognised qualification in Panel Beating or Motor Vehicle Body Repair; a completed apprenticeship is an advantage.
❖ Experience: At least 3 years in panel beating and vehicle body repairs. Experience with trucks, buses and commercial vehicles is an advantage.
❖ Skills and attributes: Competence in metal shaping, welding, panel alignment, surface preparation and spray painting; attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to meet repair deadlines.
How to Apply
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, detailed CV and proof of qualifications to vacancies@megamarket.co.zw, with “Panel Beater” as the email subject. Closing date: 10 November 2026.
