Auto Electrician

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal recycling company in Johannesburg seeks a dedicated Auto Electrician. This role involves installing and maintaining electronic components in vehicles while ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal qualification, over 5 years of experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems. A valid driver's license is essential. This position requires working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification working experience.
• Experience on CMMS system.
• Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install new electronic components on vehicles.
• Diagnose electronic component problems in vehicles.
• Maintain and repair electronic components.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to communicate effectively

Professionalism

Education

Red Seal Auto Electrician Qualification

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Multi meters

Battery load testers

Job description

The Truck Workshop department currently requires a detail orientated, process-driven, dedicated individual in the team. This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, demanding and pressurized environment.

Responsibilities

• Install new electronic components on vehicles.
• Diagnose problems with the electronic components in vehicles.
• Maintain and repair electronic components.
• Utilize a wide variety of tools to repair parts as efficiently as possible.
• Test and repair starters, alternators and charging systems.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Repair and replace defective wiring.
• Faultfinding of Electrical system by visual inspection and use of testing equipment such as multi meters and battery load testers.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Complete job reports and process paperwork.
• Repairs for COF`s.
• Quality control.
• Attend to breakdowns.
• Repair of gear selection systems on International, Volvo and UD trucks.
• Troubleshooting machine breakdowns.
• Do planned and unplanned maintenance on machines.

Qualifications

• A Red Seal Auto Electrician Qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification working experience.
• Experience on CMMS system.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in the workplace at all times.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of modern vehicular electrical systems.
• Experience on Trucks and earth moving machinery.
• Ability to work in challenging conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate on all levels.
• Ability to operate electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Be deadline driven.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Have a valid code C1 driver’s license and own reliable motor vehicle.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.