Senior Automotive Electrician - Master Vehicle Electronics

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Training & certification

Modern equipment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electrician to join a Pretoria workshop. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex vehicle electrical systems, working with a team to ensure safety and high-quality service.

You will handle wiring, sensors, and control modules, using scanners and oscilloscopes to identify faults and implement repairs, while supporting junior technicians in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automotive Electrician, with focus on diagnosing complex electrical faults.
• In-depth knowledge of wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical principles.
• Proficiency with diagnostic software, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with CAN bus and modern vehicle electrical systems.
• Relevant trade qualifications or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems including starting, charging, lighting, and accessories.
• Install and troubleshoot complex electronic components, sensors and control modules.
• Use diagnostic scan tools and oscilloscopes to identify faults.
• Perform wiring repairs, modifications, and installations per manufacturer specs.
• Ensure work is safe, efficient and high quality.
• Provide guidance to junior electricians and technicians.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

CAN bus networks

Electrical fault diagnosis

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Diagnostics tools usage

Education

Trade qualifications/certifications in automotive electrical

Tools

Diagnostic software

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Electrician to join a Pretoria workshop. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain complex vehicle electrical systems, working with a team to ensure safety and high-quality service.

You will handle wiring, sensors, and control modules, using scanners and oscilloscopes to identify faults and implement repairs, while supporting junior technicians in a hands-on environment.