Automotive Electrician: Advanced Electronics & Diagnostics

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training opportunities

Modern diagnostic tools in Centurion

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an Automotive Electrician to diagnose, repair, and install automotive electrical systems across a range of vehicles. You will work in a well-equipped workshop ensuring all electrical functions operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has proven experience, strong wiring theory, and proficiency with testing equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, plus the ability to read wiring diagrams; CAN/LIN bus experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Automotive Electrician or similar.
• Strong knowledge of automotive electrical theory and diagnostic procedures.
• Proficiency with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and manuals.
• Experience with CAN/LIN bus is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults in vehicle electrical systems (lighting, battery, starter, charging).
• Install and configure new electrical components (audio, alarms, tracking devices).
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Troubleshoot ECUs, sensors, and actuators.

Skills

Automotive electrical theory

Diagnostic procedures

Wiring diagrams

CAN bus / LIN bus knowledge

Electrical testing equipment

Education

Trade qualification in automotive electrical repair

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an Automotive Electrician to diagnose, repair, and install automotive electrical systems across a range of vehicles. You will work in a well-equipped workshop ensuring all electrical functions operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has proven experience, strong wiring theory, and proficiency with testing equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes, plus the ability to read wiring diagrams; CAN/LIN bus experience is a plus.