Automotive Electronics Technician — East London

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Modern diagnostic equipment

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Employee discounts on servicing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electronics Technician for our East London Eastern Cape workshop. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex electronic vehicle systems, including ECUs, BCMs, infotainment, lighting, and safety systems, using advanced diagnostic tools and wiring diagrams.

The role requires hands-on work, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality service for customers in the East London area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as automotive electronics technician or similar role.
• Strong understanding of automotive electrical theory and components.
• Proficiency with modern diagnostic scanners and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting ECUs, BCMs and control modules.
• CAN bus knowledge is advantageous.
• Valid driver's license for Eastern Cape work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair a wide range of automotive electronic systems and components.
• Utilise diagnostic equipment, oscilloscopes, multimeters and scan tools to identify faults.
• Troubleshoot ECUs, BCMs and other control modules.
• Service infotainment systems, navigation, audio and vehicle connectivity features.
• Diagnose and repair ABS, airbags, ADAS and other safety systems.
• Install and repair lighting systems including LED/Xenon headlights.
• Read wiring diagrams and repair manuals; interpret service bulletins.
• Maintain accurate service records; communicate repair needs to customers.

Skills

Automotive electronics

Diagnostic tools

CAN bus

Wiring diagrams

Problem solving

Education

Relevant technical qualification or certificate

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Scan tools

Diagnostic scanners

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Electronics Technician for our East London Eastern Cape workshop. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex electronic vehicle systems, including ECUs, BCMs, infotainment, lighting, and safety systems, using advanced diagnostic tools and wiring diagrams.

The role requires hands-on work, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality service for customers in the East London area.