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Job Cards

Panel Beating Job Card Softwarefor South African panel beaters.

Run every repair job end-to-end with structured job cards: statuses, line items, extras, checklists, parts, documents, audit trail, and work-in-progress PDFs.

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Job card capabilities

Panel Beating Job Card Software capabilities

Structured operations for real workshop control from accepted quote to final costing and invoicing.

1

Job card creation and conversion

3 key capabilities

  • Convert an accepted quote into a job card with no re-capturing.
  • Create and manage job cards linked to both customer and vehicle records.
  • Start every job from approved quote scope so teams work from the right baseline.
2

Job status workflow

3 key capabilities

  • Manage statuses across Open, In Progress, Paused, Completed, Invoiced, and Closed.
  • Track status transitions to identify where work is getting stuck.
  • Keep a clear pipeline view of active jobs versus completed and closed jobs.
3

Work-in-progress overview

3 key capabilities

  • Use a dedicated work-in-progress view so staff can assess current job state quickly.
  • Keep WIP summaries aligned to current line items, extras, and key job details.
  • Store WIP context inside the job card instead of across messages and paper notes.
4

Line items and baseline editing

3 key capabilities

  • Capture structured line items for labour, parts, and extras as work is performed.
  • Use baseline editing to keep jobs aligned with real-world workshop changes.
  • Keep updates linked to the job card so nothing is lost between teams.
5

Extras and add-ons

2 key capabilities

  • Add extras directly on the job card whenever repair scope changes.
  • Keep extras tied to each job so final costing and invoicing reflect real work completed.
6

Check-in and check-out lists

3 key capabilities

  • Use check-in lists to capture arrival condition checkpoints and items received.
  • Use check-out lists to confirm handover readiness and reduce disputes.
  • Store both lists as part of the job record instead of paper sheets.
7

Files and documents

3 key capabilities

  • Upload and manage job-related files directly on each job card.
  • Store documents and photos in one job documents area so staff can find everything fast.
  • Use a structured upload and finalise workflow for reliable file storage.
8

Parts ordering and parts tracking

3 key capabilities

  • Create and manage parts orders linked directly to the job card.
  • Track parts-related information per job to reduce delays and missed items.
  • Keep parts context inside the job card so teams are not guessing.
9

Audit trail and accountability

3 key capabilities

  • Capture an audit trail of key actions and job changes.
  • Improve accountability across team members with a clear history.
  • Resolve customer or insurer disputes faster with timeline-backed records.
10

Job card detail tabs

2 key capabilities

  • Organise job cards into dedicated sections for line items, documents, parts, and audit history.
  • Keep operational information structured and easy to find across teams.
11

Work-in-progress PDF

2 key capabilities

  • Generate a branded work-in-progress PDF directly from the job card.
  • Share status clearly for internal reporting and job documentation.

Job card workflow

How job cards move from approved scope to invoice-ready work

This workflow keeps workshop production, accountability, and financial handoff in one connected record.

1

Convert and open the job

Convert accepted quotes into job cards instantly so work starts from approved scope with customer and vehicle context already linked.

2

Control work-in-progress

Run day-to-day production through status tracking, WIP views, line items, extras, checklists, and parts orders.

3

Capture documents and accountability

Keep files, photos, and job events in one record with a complete audit trail for team accountability and dispute clarity.

4

Move to costing and invoicing

Close out jobs with accurate WIP context and job history so final costing and invoicing can happen without retyping.

Built for workshops that need operational control

Job cards in PanelDesk are built to run real workshop operations, not just store notes, so every job stays structured, trackable, and ready for final costing and invoicing.

Included in the flow

Quote to job card conversion.

Statuses: Open, In Progress, Paused, Completed, Invoiced, and Closed.

Work-in-progress view plus branded WIP PDF.

Line items and baseline editing.

Extras and add-ons tied to job scope.

Check-in and check-out lists.

Documents and files storage on each job record.

Parts orders management and job-linked tracking.

Audit trail and job history.

Customer and vehicle linkage.

Job Cards FAQ

Panel Beating Job Cards Software FAQs

Answers to the most common questions workshops ask before switching to a structured job card workflow.

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Explore related workflows: Quoting and Invoicing.

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