Commercial Auto Electrician

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
• Relevant Auto Electrical qualification or Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Commercial Auto Electrician.
• Proven experience working on heavy commercial vehicles and trucks.
• Experience in the transport, logistics, or fleet maintenance industry will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical faults.
• A valid Code 14 driver's licence will be advantageous.

  • Truck and commercial vehicle electrical systems.
  • Heavy-duty vehicle wiring and wiring harnesses.
  • Starter motors and alternators.
  • Battery and charging systems.
  • Vehicle lighting and warning systems.
  • Electronic control units (ECUs).
  • ABS and braking-related electrical systems.
  • Vehicle sensors and electronic diagnostics.
  • Electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting.
  • Preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical faults on commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.
  • Maintain and repair vehicle wiring harnesses and electrical systems.
  • Install, repair and maintain starter motors, alternators and battery systems.
  • Diagnose and repair vehicle lighting systems, indicators, brake lights and warning systems.
  • Conduct fault-finding on electronic control units (ECUs), sensors and vehicle management systems.
  • Perform electrical inspections and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles.
  • Repair and maintain charging, starting, and ignition systems.
  • Work with diagnostic equipment and specialised electrical testing tools.
  • Read and interpret vehicle electrical diagrams and wiring schematics.
  • Attend to breakdowns and carry out emergency electrical repairs when required.
  • Ensure all maintenance and repairs comply with workshop safety standards.
  • Complete job cards and maintenance reports accurately.