Automotive Electrician - Vehicle Electrical Systems Expert

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an Automotive Electrician to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical systems in modern vehicles. Based at our client's modern service facility in Nelspruit, you will handle wiring, ECUs, CAN bus networks, and electrical accessories.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and ability to read wiring diagrams. A valid driver's license and experience with hybrid or electric vehicle systems are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automotive Electrician or automotive technician with electrical specialization.
• Strong knowledge of automotive electrical systems and diagnostic procedures.
• Experience reading complex wiring diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive electrical system issues including starting, charging, lighting, and accessories.
• Troubleshoot ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communications networks (CAN bus).
• Install/repair electrical accessories such as stereos, alarms, and navigation systems.
• Maintain records of diagnoses, repairs and parts used.
• Stay current with automotive electrical technologies and diagnostics.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

Troubleshooting

CAN bus networks

Diagnostics with multimeters/oscillosc

Reading wiring diagrams

Teamwork communication

Education

Trade qualification / Automotive Electrician certification

Driver's license

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Scan tools

CAN bus adapters

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an Automotive Electrician to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical systems in modern vehicles. Based at our client's modern service facility in Nelspruit, you will handle wiring, ECUs, CAN bus networks, and electrical accessories.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and ability to read wiring diagrams. A valid driver's license and experience with hybrid or electric vehicle systems are highly desirable.