Automotive Performance Tuning Specialist - Durban

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Performance Tuning Specialist to optimize engine performance across a range of vehicles. You will work with advanced tuning platforms, dynamometer testing, and high-end hardware to extract maximum power while maintaining efficiency and emissions compliance.

The role requires expert ECU tuning knowledge and a passion for performance vehicles, with opportunity for professional growth in a leading automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive performance tuning.
• Portfolio of successful tunes.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement custom engine tuning strategies.
• Use dynamometer equipment to measure power and torque.
• Calibrate ECUs for performance, fuel efficiency and emissions.
• Install performance hardware (turbochargers, exhausts).
• Diagnose tuning-related drivability issues and fault codes.
• Provide pre- and post-tune performance reports.
• Stay updated with tuning tech, software updates and trends.
• Maintain records of tuning procedures and client vehicles.
• Ensure tuning complies with regulations and standards.

Skills

Performance tuning

Diagnostics & problem-solving

Client communication

Tools

Haltech

Cobb

ECU Master

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Performance Tuning Specialist to optimize engine performance across a range of vehicles. You will work with advanced tuning platforms, dynamometer testing, and high-end hardware to extract maximum power while maintaining efficiency and emissions compliance.

The role requires expert ECU tuning knowledge and a passion for performance vehicles, with opportunity for professional growth in a leading automotive environment.