Auto Electrician

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in South Africa is seeking a skilled Auto Electrician to diagnose, repair, install and maintain electrical systems on a fleet of vehicles and heavy plant equipment. The candidate will ensure maximum reliability and minimal downtime through robust fault-finding and hands-on diagnostics.

The successful applicant will work with a safety-conscious team, supporting preventative maintenance and adherence to standards to keep equipment operational on turnkey energy sector projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified Auto Electrician with a recognised trade certificate.
• 3–5 years' experience working on vehicles, yellow metal, and heavy plant.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and electrical testing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on vehicles, yellow metal, and heavy plant.
• Install, service, and maintain electrical wiring, lighting, charging, ignition, and electronic control systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to minimise equipment downtime.
• Test and replace electrical components, batteries, alternators, starters, sensors, and wiring harnesses.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Complete job cards, maintenance records, and inspection reports accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and company procedures.
• Liaise with the maintenance team to ensure equipment remains operational.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Electrical testing

Read electrical diagrams

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Auto Electrician with a recognised trade certificate

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Overview

A leading engineering and infrastructure group delivering turnkey solutions across the energy sector is seeking a skilled Auto Electrician to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems on a fleet of vehicles, yellow metal, and heavy plant equipment, ensuring maximum reliability and minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on vehicles, yellow metal, and heavy plant.
• Install, service, and maintain electrical wiring, lighting, charging, ignition, and electronic control systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to minimise equipment downtime.
• Test and replace electrical components, batteries, alternators, starters, sensors, and wiring harnesses.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Complete job cards, maintenance records, and inspection reports accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and company procedures.
• Liaise with the maintenance team to ensure equipment remains operational.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Auto Electrician with a recognised trade certificate.
• 3–5 years' experience working on vehicles, yellow metal, and heavy plant.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment and electrical testing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.