Battery Technician

Ingenious Holdings Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingenious Holdings Pty Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Battery Technician to join a technical team. You will assemble, service and repair lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries and chargers, ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires hands-on fault finding, on-site and workshop work, and the ability to follow OHSACT and company procedures while keeping accurate battery reports.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years' experience with Lithium batteries and electrical components.
• Electrician or Electronics Technician with lithium-ion and lead-acid battery experience.
• General knowledge of battery and charger electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability.
• Ability to work independently and in a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build new batteries according to layout and machine specifications.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair batteries and chargers.
• Perform repairs at customer sites and in the workshop.
• Strip, rebuild and service Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid batteries and chargers.
• Test and fault-find batteries using a multimeter.
• Replace faulty accessories and components where required.
• Perform acid adjustments when required.
• Complete quality checks following battery assembly and repairs.
• Read and respond to battery reports.
• Ensure batteries and chargers are safe and fit for operation.
• Deliver batteries and chargers when required. Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
• Ensure compliance OHSACT requirements, safety procedures and company standards.
• Keep technical knowledge and skills up to date.

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Battery Technician to join a technical team supporting battery and charging solutions within the material-handling environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries and chargers, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and in accordance with industry and safety standards.

Key Reponsibilities:

• Assemble and build new batteries according to the correct layout, polarity, and machine specifications.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair batteries and chargers.
• Perform repairs at customer sites and in the workshop.
• Strip, rebuild and service Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid batteries and chargers.
• Test and fault-find batteries using a multimeter.
• Replace faulty accessories and components where required.
• Perform acid adjustments when required.
• Complete quality checks following battery assembly and repairs.
• Read and respond appropriate to battery reports.
• Ensure batteries and chargers are safe and fit for operation.
• Deliver batteries and chargers when required.Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
• Ensure compliance OHSACT requirements, safety procedures and company standards.
• Keep technical knowledge and skills up to date.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience working with Lithium batteries and electrical components.
• Qualified Electrician or Electronics Technician, with experience working with Lithium-Ion and Lead-Acid batteries and charging equipment.
• General working knowledge of battery and charger electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding ability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a technical team.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Code 8 or Code 10 driver's licence for field service work.
• Valid forklift operator licence.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone who is technically strong, safety-conscious, hands-on, and detail-oriented, with practical experience in battery systems and electrical troubleshooting.