Senior Automotive Diagnostics Lead & Mentor

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Professional development

State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Diagnostic Technician to join our George, Western Cape workshop. You will diagnose complex issues across many vehicle makes and models, mentor junior staff, and manage diagnostic workflows to ensure top-tier service.

You will use dealer-level scan tools, oscilloscopes and multimeters, staying up-to-date with the latest vehicle technologies while delivering customer-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years as automotive technician with 3+ years in lead/diagnostic role.
• Experience diagnosing across European and Asian makes.
• Proficient with dealer-level scan tools, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth vehicle diagnostics using advanced tools to identify faults.
• Lead and mentor a team of technicians in diagnostic procedures.
• Interpret service data, bulletins, and manuals to determine repairs.
• Maintain workshop organization and safety compliance.
• Communicate with service advisors about repair plans.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Customer service

Education

Automotive Trade Qualification

Tools

Dealer-level scan tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Automotive Diagnostic Technician to join our George, Western Cape workshop. You will diagnose complex issues across many vehicle makes and models, mentor junior staff, and manage diagnostic workflows to ensure top-tier service.

You will use dealer-level scan tools, oscilloscopes and multimeters, staying up-to-date with the latest vehicle technologies while delivering customer-focused solutions.