Our Team | Durban South Panel & Paint — 45 Skilled Professionals
Our Team

The People Behind
the Precision

45 skilled professionals working in unison to restore your vehicle to factory perfection. Every pair of hands, every trained eye, dedicated to one outcome: excellence.

45 Team Members
3 Workshop Managers
160+ Vehicles Per Month

Guided by Experience

Service Manager
Service Manager
Customer Relations & Workflow

The bridge between our clients and the workshop. Manages the service advisors, ensures customer expectations are exceeded, and oversees the smooth flow of vehicles through our facility.

Admin Manager
Admin Manager
Finance & Operations

Leads the administrative backbone of DSPP — from debtors and creditors to costing and parts procurement. Ensures every invoice, every part order, and every insurance claim is processed with precision.

Organised for Efficiency

Every department has a clear purpose. Every person knows their role. That's how we process 160+ vehicles a month without compromising quality.

Workshop Operations
22

The heart of DSPP. Three dedicated workshop managers oversee the entire production line from stripping to final assembly, ensuring every vehicle moves through efficiently.

3 × Workshop Managers 7 × Panelbeaters 3 × Strippers 3 × Filers 4 × Assemblers 3 × Apprentice Panelbeaters
Spray Painting
6

Our paint department uses the computerized Universe color matching system and Standox products. Every spray painter is trained on the latest OEM techniques for flawless, dust-free finishes.

5 × Spraypainters 1 × Apprentice Spraypainter
Estimating & Customer Service
5

Three qualified estimators assess damage using OEM guidelines, while our customer service team keeps clients informed via our SMS tracking system and manages courtesy car allocation.

3 × Estimators 1 × Customer Service Clerk 1 × Trainee Service Advisor
Admin, Parts & QC
12

The backbone of our operation. From parts procurement and cost control to quality inspection and creditor management — ensuring every repair is tracked, audited, and accounted for.

1 × Quality Control Clerk 1 × Parts Clerk 1 × Costing Clerk 1 × Creditors Supervisor 2 × Washbay 3 × Cleaners

Our Workforce At a Glance

45
Total Team Members
Across All Departments
100%
Previously Disadvantaged
Individuals (PDI)
4
Active Apprentices
In Training Programs
1
Disabled Employee
With Priority Hiring Focus

Apprenticeship & Development

DSPP is committed to building the next generation of automotive artisans. Our in-house apprenticeship program provides hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear career path for young people from previously disadvantaged communities.

We don't just create jobs — we build careers. Every apprentice is paired with a senior technician and trained on the latest OEM techniques and equipment.

3 Panelbeater Apprentices currently in training
1 Spraypainter Apprentice in training
OEM upskilling by Toyota, Ford, VW & GMSA
Training development plan for all staff
DSPP Apprenticeship Program
GROWING
TALENT

Want to Join Our Team?

We're always looking for skilled, motivated individuals who share our commitment to precision. Check our current openings or submit your CV.