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Auto Electrician - KZN

KZN Midlands
Salary: R19 000.00 - R23 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
Bonus: Annual Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining Automotive
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Bonus Laptop, Company Vehicle with fuel card, Cell phone with airtime and data
Reference: 2350250

Apply before May 25 2026 | 61 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Auto electricians must have a strong understanding of basic electronics principles. They use this knowledge to install and repair all kinds of electrical equipment in vehicles, including headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, windshield wipers, heating and air conditioning systems, radios, etc. and computer-based equipment in mining and related equipment. This includes LDV’s, trailers, trucks, agricultural equipment, earth moving equipment, Hitachi Excavators and Cat Dozers.

· Work with computer-controlled engine management systems and other systems as well.

· Service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled machines such as electronic field systems, electronic gear selection, air-conditioning and monitoring systems and safety systems.

· Install electrical components and equipment such as gauges, lights, radios, alternators, starter motors and wiring looms.

· Test the repaired parts/vehicles for safety, using special tools in order to ensure the proper operation and the effectiveness of maintenance activities

· Install electrically operated accessories such as radios, strobes, cameras and convertors.

· Use of meters, diagnostic instruments, laptops and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults.

· Testing and replacing of faulty alternators, generators, starter motors, magneto’s and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries.

· Use of hand tools, specialized electrical tools and instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes, etc.

· Follow safety and protection instructions and rules at work and ensure the proper use of equipment’s and tools to prevent any possible danger.

· Solder or weld when repairing electrical parts, sell and Install electrical parts and accessories

· Repair and service air-conditioning systems.

· Utilize the mobile management system to capture daily timesheets, service report, vehicle checklists, installation checklist, surveys etc. Submit all electronic reports within 24 hours of completion of job.

Any other duties as reasonably requested from the company.

Required Skills

Auto Electrician: 3 to 4 years
Diagnosis: 3 to 4 years

Candidate Requirements

Newly qualified Auto Electrical Trade Certificate

· Matric

· Trade Qualification (Automotive Electrician)

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the field

· Driver’s License

· Product a Knowledge (Auto Electrical products)

· Knowledge of earth moving equipment

· Airconditioning experience (advantageous)

· Computer literacy (this includes safemine and ET diagnostic systems)

· Analytical & problem-solving skills.

· Knowledge in performing preventive maintenance.

· Knowledge in safety practices associated with vehicles maintenance

· Must have excellent time and quality management skills

· Good command in both Afrikaans and English languages

Auto electricians work either indoors in workshops or outdoors on mining or client sites. They use a variety of hand, power, and diagnostic tools to do their work, which can be physically demanding. They may be required to lift heavy parts, work in awkward positions, or stand for long periods of time. Auto electricians work closely with other auto technicians and often must work as part of a team to diagnose and repair complex electrical problems.

They are the face of Trysome in dealing with customers and therefore should provide a professional excellent service and be presentable. Overtime, travelling distances and performing standby duties is part and parcel of the job.

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About Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Trysome Auto Electrical Engineering (Pty) Ltd is the largest, single-source supplier of auto-electrical, heavy-duty components, collision avoidance systems, and associated technical services in Southern Africa.

We are solutionists with multidisciplinary technical expertise and an entrenched African footprint backed by global parts-supply partnerships.

Established in 1991, Trysome is well represented country-wide with its head office in Jet Park, Boksburg, Gauteng and branches in Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, and Western Cape. Across the border, Trysome operates subsidiaries in Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique and Zambia.

Trysome is focused on sourcing OEM and specialised auto-electrical, replacement components, collision avoidance and telemetry systems for operators of heavy-duty automotive, earth-moving, construction, agricultural, transport and mining machinery.

In addition to sourcing, Trysome is committed to the development and innovation of auto-electrical and safety products. The Company’s state-of-the-art technology in collision avoidance, telemetry, and safety systems has already been adopted by, and is operational in, many of southern Africa’s mines.

As a Key Supplier to major heavy-duty, original manufacturers, Trysome is backed by a technical support system with experienced personnel on hand to assist with the correct and appropriate selection of auto-electrical components.

At Trysome, our products are often the solution for the industry segments that we serve.