Lead Automotive Electrician | Advanced Diagnostics Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Staff vehicle maintenance discount

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a Lead Automotive Electrician in Gauteng. The role focuses on leading diagnostic efforts, supervising a team of electricians, and ensuring electrical integrity across a diverse vehicle fleet in the Tembisa region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Automotive Electrician with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, strong diagnostic skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. The position offers growth opportunities within a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years as Automotive Electrician, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in diagnosing and repairing complex electrical/electronic automotive systems.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics and service bulletins.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems including starting, charging, lighting, ignition, and accessories.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, service manuals and diagnostic software.
• Lead and mentor a team of automotive electricians, assigning tasks and ensuring quality control.
• Stay updated with automotive electrical tech and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Wiring diagrams

CAN bus

Education

Trade qualifications in automotive electrical systems

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Diagnostic scan tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting for a Lead Automotive Electrician in Gauteng. The role focuses on leading diagnostic efforts, supervising a team of electricians, and ensuring electrical integrity across a diverse vehicle fleet in the Tembisa region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Automotive Electrician with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, strong diagnostic skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. The position offers growth opportunities within a modern facility.