Auto Electrical Technician | ICAR Qualified

Advius (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius (Pty) Ltd in Edenvale, South Africa seeks an ICAR-accredited Auto Electrical Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems across vehicles. You will identify faults, perform repairs to manufacturer standards, and ensure safety and compliance while working independently or in a workshop team.

The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to read wiring diagrams and technical manuals, plus the drive to stay current with EV and ADAS

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification in automotive electrical.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and fault-finding methods.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and electronic faults using diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out repairs and replacements of electrical components, wiring, and systems.
• Perform routine electrical inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, technical bulletins, and manufacturer specifications.
• Accurately complete job cards, diagnostic reports, and repair documentation.
• Liaise with service advisors and workshop foreman on job status and parts requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety standards and quality protocols.
• Keep up to date with evolving vehicle electrical technology (hybrid/EV systems, ADAS).
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work bay.
• Mentor junior technicians or apprentices where required.

Skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Red Seal / N-Diploma in Automotive Electrical or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools and equipment

Job description

Edenvale, South Africa | Posted on 08/21/2026

We are seeking a skilled andICAR-accredited Auto Electrical Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintainelectrical systems across a range of vehicles. The successful candidate will beresponsible for identifying electrical faults, performing repairs tomanufacturer and industry standards, and ensuring all work is carried outsafely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant regulations. This rolerequires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability towork both independently and as part of a workshop team.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and electronicfaults using appropriate diagnostic equipment
• Carry out repairs and replacements ofelectrical components, wiring, and systems
• Perform routine electrical inspectionsand preventative maintenance
• Interpret wiring diagrams, technicalbulletins, and manufacturer specifications
• Accurately complete job cards,diagnostic reports, and repair documentation
• Liaise with service advisors andworkshop foreman on job status and parts requirements
• Ensure all work complies with health andsafety standards and dealership/workshop quality protocols
• Keep up to date with evolving vehicleelectrical technology (hybrid/EV systems, advanced driver-assistancesystems, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safework bay
• Mentor junior technicians or apprenticeswhere required

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Relevant trade qualification (Red Seal /N-Diploma in Automotive Electrical or equivalent)
• Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on experiencein automotive electrical diagnostics and repair
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools andequipment
• Sound knowledge of vehicle electrical,electronic, and computer control systems
• Experience working across multiplevehicle makes/models (or brand-specific experience, if applicable)
• Valid driver's license
• Own reliable transport
• Ability to read and interpret wiringdiagrams and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving skills andmethodical fault-finding approach
• Good communication skills for liaisingwith service advisors/customers on technical findings