Auto Electrician

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Diesel Auto Electrician to perform advanced fault diagnostics, oversee repairs, and conduct final quality checks, with a hands-on approach to ensure workmanship meets standards. You will guide workshop colleagues through fault-finding, prepare tools and parts, document findings and warranty updates, and ensure safe vehicle movement within the workshop.

Requires Code 1014 licence with PDP, fluent English, and at least five years in a similar

Qualifications

• Diesel Auto Electrician Trade Qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Valid Code 1014 driver’s licence with PDP.
• Proficient in reading and writing English.
• Strong technical and diagnostic expertise.
• Physically fit and able to work in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose faults using visual inspection and onboard diagnostics.
• Review workshop orders and ensure clarity of scope before work.
• Prepare tools, equipment and parts; perform repairs, calibrations and adjustments as required.
• Document diagnostic findings, repair outcomes, warranty items and compliance records.
• Assist with customer handovers and communicate technical updates to the team.
• Manage parts requests and ensure warranty parts are correctly tagged and processed.

Education

Diesel Auto Electrician Trade Qualification

Job description

Purpose

Perform advanced fault diagnostics in a systematic and efficient manner, oversee the repair process, conduct final quality checks, and assist with customer handovers when required.

Provide technical support to workshop colleagues by guiding structured fault-finding processes.

Accurately document all diagnostic findings and repair outcomes.

Share technical updates, innovations, and key diagnostic information with the workshop team.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Diagnosis

Conduct detailed visual inspections and perform on-board diagnostics during the pre-diagnosis phase.

Identify faults and recommend appropriate repair solutions.

Work Preparation

Receive and review workshop orders, ensuring all details are accurate and clearly understood.

Locate and move vehicles safely to the designated workshop bay.

Follow prescribed checklists to ensure all pre-diagnostic steps are completed and properly documented.

Repair & Maintenance

Prepare tools, equipment, and required parts at the workshop bay prior to commencing work.

Perform visual inspections, calibrations, adjustments, and technical repairs as required.

Detect deviations, irregularities, or abnormal wear and provide feedback or recommend additional work where necessary.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy, and quality control at all times.

Support workshop staff in sourcing and interpreting technical information.

Operate diagnostic equipment and systems for parameterization, testing, and software updates.

Complete all required documentation, including software updates, warranty processes, and statutory compliance records.

Parts Administration

Request and manage parts in accordance with internal procedures.

Ensure all warranty parts are correctly tagged and submitted to the warranty department for storage and processing.

Minimum Requirements

• Diesel Auto Electrician Trade Qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Valid Code 1014 drivers licence with PDP
• Proficient in reading and writing English
• Strong technical and diagnostic expertise
• Physically fit and able to work in a workshop environment

Personal Attributes

• Confident, proactive, and solutions-driven approach
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional, reliable, and quality-focused mindset