Battery Technician M/F

Moov'up; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Moov'up in South Africa seeks a Battery Technician to assemble and repair Lithium Ion and Lead Acid batteries, ensuring safety and industry standards. You will diagnose faults, repair on site or in the workshop, and assist with battery deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma and 4–6 years of hands-on experience, with a focus on correct cell layout, polarity, and packing procedures. Based in Pinetown, the role is full-time.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–6 years experience in battery tech preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose / troubleshoot battery systems and repairs.
• Repair batteries on site or in workshop.
• Assemble batteries with correct layout and polarity.
• Pack and stabilize cells and components.
• Deliver batteries and chargers to customers.

Job description

General information

Entity

With a revenue of over €_8.3 billion, access to 45 of the 54 countries on the continent, and near to 23,100 employees, we are a key player in mobility, infrastructure and energy, healthcare and, consumer goods,. We pursue a twofold strategy, focusing on manufacturing to promote local production, and distribution through its distribution network, Africa's largest, to offer tailored, affordable products and services to people across the continent.

The Group partners with leading international brands and covers the entire value chain – imports, production and distribution– in line with the best international standards, drawing on over 170 years of hands-on knowledge and local expertise.

With Africa For Africa

More information: www.cfaogroup.com

Reference number

2026-3962

Profile

Technical & Services - Technical & Services -Parts & Service Assistant

Position title

Battery Technician M/F

Contract

Unlimited-term contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Mission description

The purpose of this position is to assemble and repair Lithium Ion & Lead Acid batteries and chargers in a cost-efficient manner by using the correct equipment, to the required industry and safety standards and assist with other duties.

Profile

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting / repairs, in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising the customer and/or supervisor.
• Repairs on customers site / or Workshop
• Build new batteries with correct layout and polarity.
• Cut and use packing correctly to stabilize cells in tank.
• Place the correct cells in the correct tank according to machine model.
• Paint, clean and mark steel tanks as and when necessary.
• Need to do acid adjustments as and when required.
• Build batteries in specified time frame.
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy.
• Deliver batteries and chargers.

Job location

Africa, South Africa

Location

80 Otto Volek Road, Pinetown, Kwazulu Natal

Applicant criteria

Education level

3 - Diploma

Experience level

4 to 6 years