Reports to: Supervisor; Technical Manager

Working Relationships

Internal: Workshop colleagues, fellow operators/drivers

External: Technical consultants, service providers

Main Purpose of Appointment:

• Electrical repair of vehicle
• Equipment wiring systems

Functions of Appointment:

• Repair electrical wiring problems
• Repair lighting systems on vehicles and equipment
• Repair of relevant electrical systems; i.e. wipers, horns, electric windows, electrical speedometers
• Help fellow workshop staff with maintenance when necessary
• Workshop housekeeping
• Adhere to company policy on occupational health, safety and environmental issues

Job Holder Specification

Formal Education:

• National Vocational Training Institute- Certificate, Trade Test Grade one – Auto Electrician 2000 or equivalent/higher qualification

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in vehicle and heavy equipment /machinery electrical system diagnosis and repairs

Personal qualities and competencies:

• Ability to trace fault and diagnose electrical problems
• Deliver quality service
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Respond to requests and inquiries from supervisors effectively and timeously
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions