Offer description
Petrol pump attendants work at filling stations or garages where petrol is served to customers.
Petrol pump attendants’ tasks include:
– filling customers’ vehicles with petrol or diesel to the requested level
– taking cash and providing change or preparing bank petrol charge slips
– checking the oil and water levels of the vehicle
– cleaning windscreens
– checking the air pressure of tyres and pumping them up if necessary
– changing flat tyres
– selling and fitting minor spares
Satisfying Aspects
– working mostly outdoors
– working with people
– receiving good tips from customers when good service is provided
Demanding aspects
– dealing with rude and over-demanding people
– boredom during slack periods
– not very high remuneration
Requirements
A petrol pump attendant should:
– be friendly and helpful;
– have reasonable verbal ability;
– able to understand and carry out instructions;
– be responsible and reliable;
– able to work quickly;
– be willing to work night shifts, at weekends and on public holidays.
School Subjects
No specific requirements.
Employers prefer a Grade 8 Certificate.
Compulsory Subjects: None
Recommended Subjects: Mathematics, Mechanical Technology.
Requirements
- Minimum education level: Grade 9 /N1
- Availability to travel: No
- Availability of change of residence: No
