Jaques Botha

Hands-on automotive battery, tyre and workshop professional with more than 10 years of combined experience across automotive, transport and underground mining environments. Skilled in battery sales, inspection and replacement, roadside assistance, tyre fitting, planned servicing, mechanical repairs, stock control and safety-focused operations. Brings strong customer service experience together with practical workshop and supervisory capability.

Battery Sales & Fitment Technician - Legends Power Holdings

(2026-06)

• Sell automotive batteries and advise customers on suitable replacement options based on their vehicle and battery requirements.
• Inspect battery condition, assist customers at roadside locations, and remove and replace batteries safely and efficiently.
• Deliver professional, responsive service while supporting accurate sales and customer-care processes.

Salesperson | Promoted from Tyre Fitter in March 2026 - Tip Top Tyres - Pretoria

(2025-11 - 2026-06)

• Fit, repair and maintain tyres across vehicle types, with a strong focus on safe workmanship and customer service.
• Advise customers on tyre and vehicle needs, provide product guidance and support the sales process.

Tyre Fitter - Champion Tyres

(2025-02 - 2025-08)

• Completed truck and bakkie tyre repairs, roadside breakdown callouts, tyre surveys, stock purchasing, month-end reporting and stocktaking.

Tyre Fitter - Gordon's Tire & Auto

(2023-10 - 2024-04)

• Performed tyre fitting, wheel alignment, suspension and shock work, battery replacement, and roadside and workshop breakdown assistance.

Diesel Mechanic / Workshop Foreman - Two periods of employment - Transport Holdings

(2020-11 - 2023-10)

• Completed planned services and breakdown repairs on trucks and side-tipper trailers, including engine, hydraulic, air-system, brake and injector work; managed job cards, reporting, stock ordering and workshop activities.

Tyre Fitter - R & R Tyres

(2023-02 - 2023-05)

• Repaired and maintained truck and bakkie tyres and completed suspension and shock-absorber work.

Tyre Fitter - Vision Meat / Sedaka Logistics

(2021-08 - 2022-04)

• Managed tyre repairs, maintenance and surveys, together with stock purchasing, month-end reporting and stocktaking.

Tyre Fitter - Klerksdorp Tyres / River North Carriers

(2019-10 - 2020-11)

• Completed truck and bakkie tyre repairs, maintenance and roadside surveys, with responsibility for stock purchasing, month-end reporting and stocktaking.

Tyre Fitter / Night Shift Mechanic / Foreman - Franco Le Roux

(2019-02 - 2019-09)

• Handled tyre repairs, full truck services and repairs to air, hydraulic, brake and engine systems while overseeing workshop operations and parts ordering.

General Worker - Matlosigne / Van Zyl Drukkers

(2018-07 - 2019-02)

• Manufactured and installed signboards and light boxes, produced signage and completed welding and structural construction work.

Maintenance Supervisor - F.H.L. - Rustenburg

(2017-04 - 2018-03)

• Supervised underground crews and supported the construction and maintenance of conveyor belts, including risk assessments and detailed maintenance reporting.

Maintenance Attendant - Samancor Millsell - Rustenburg

(2014-09 - 2016-04)

• Assisted riggers, boilermakers and fitters with underground maintenance of conveyor belts, pumps, gearboxes, pipelines and dams; participated in safety meetings and risk assessments.

Maintenance Supervisor - V Tech Mining

(2012-03 - 2014-05)

• Supervised and trained underground vacuum crews, supported site establishment and installation, and completed daily/monthly reporting, risk assessments and safety meetings.

Grade 12 (Matric) - Technical stream - Klerksdorp Technical High School