Apprenticeships

SAMBRA members are always striving for the highest standards. SAMBRA’s accreditation standards are recognized by all major Insurers and are often included in government regulatory documents as the industry standard. Our members pledge to: Perform high-quality repairs Use genuine parts or parts authorized by you or your Insurer Employ qualified personnel Repair effectively rather than replace parts wherever possible Furnish an itemized invoice for services rendered Furnish a comprehensive warranty on all work performed Obtain prior written authorization for all work done, or by other means satisfactory to the customer or their chosen Insurer Exercise all reasonable care of the customer’s property whilst in our possession Communicate effectively with customers during the repair process Ensure that all members comply with the sector regulations and industry standards For quality repairs and the highest industry standards find a SAMBRA Member near you today.

It is almost time for the sun to set on the year, and for us to welcome in 2022. But before we say ‘adios’ to 2021, let’s take a quick look back! In 2021, we welcomed more than 20,000 new visitors to the various SAMBRA pages and helped more than 12,000 people find an accredited panel beater near them. This year, SAMBRA published and shared over 130 Consumer education articles, Member learning portal guides, COVID-19 updates, Government guidelines, Industry-specific podcasts, videos, jobs, CVs, events and more on our site. Here are some of our favourite articles, and yours by category. Consumer Education How To Open A Panelbeating Business Non-Structural & Structural Repairs – What is the difference? Competition Commission publishes key guidelines on ‘Right to Repair’ Basic quality control inspection at your Panel Beater: What is it? 3 Reasons To Become A SAMBRA Member   Member Learning Portal or News (log in to view this content) Special Offer: Abuntex / Audatex Estimating Systems Competition Commission publishes key guidelines on ‘Right to Repair’ Apprenticeships and Job Seekers Apprenticeships – Kick starting careers Thank you for joining us this year! We look forward to sharing more informative, helpful and entertaining content about […]

A technical trainer of twenty-two years, Lee de Sousa started his career as an apprentice at Lindsay Saker. From there, Lee worked for the likes of Audi and Audi & VW when they were one entity. When the two brands were separated, Lee enjoyed various roles within Audi. From being a Motor Mechanic, Foreman, Service Advisor and then a service manager. Eventually, an opportunity within the training division came up where Lee says he discovered his passion. Today, Lee is the academy manager at Motus Technical Academy in Wadeville where four motor vehicle repair trades are offered; Diesel mechanic, Auto electrical, Automotive Body Repair and Spray painting. To start off, what testing does Motus Technical Academy offer? Motus Technical Academy has their accredited trade test (TTC) and they test internal learners, as well as external ones, for Diesel mechanic, Motor mechanic, Motorcycle and Scooter mechanic, Auto-electrical, Automotive Body Repair and Spray Painting. They extend their services to include ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning), Learnerships, Skills Program, Short courses and Technical for non-technical. Where can course applicants complete their training with Motus? Motus Technical Academy has four training centres; Wadeville – Diesel Mechanic, Auto electrical, Spray Painting Automotive Body Repair […]

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