WE’RE HIRING: TECHNICAL ASSISTANTS

Location: Maitland, Cape Town
Salary: R10,000 – R15,000 per month

RecruitSmith is hiring 15 experienced Technical Assistants to join a team in AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY. If you have hands-on experience installing and maintaining vehicle cameras and tracking systems, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

What you’ll be doing

• . Installation and Maintenance

  • Installation, de-installation, and maintenance of camera systems.

  • Installation, de-installation, and maintenance of tracking units or other equipment on all vehicles as requested.

  • Prepare all equipment and wiring for installations.

  • Perform basic maintenance and repairs onsite and offsite when required.

  • Clean, inspect and carry out basic repairs on company and client vehicles.

• 2. Documentation and Compliance

  • Complete job cards accurately.

  • Ensure job cards are signed off upon completion.

  • Follow all safety precautions when performing duties.

  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

• 3. Troubleshooting and Support

  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues.

  • Ensure accurate operation of camera systems, tracking units and any additional

  equipment/ systems.

• 4. Customer Service

  • Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a professional attitude on-site.

• 5. General Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

  • Travel and work away from home as required.

  • Work overtime, including weekends when required.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by Management from time to time

What you’ll need

• Required Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 certificate; an auto-electrical qualification or a similar qualification

  • A minimum 2 - 5 years' experience in a similar role.

  • A valid Code B driver's licence.

• Additional Requirement:

• Clear Criminal Background (Vetting Checks will be conducted)

• Technical Knowledge & Practical Skills Required:

• Vehicle Safety & Work Procedures

• Knowledge of the correct steps to follow before starting work on any client's vehicle, including a pre-work inspection and recording of the vehicle's condition.

• Ability to identify, record and report any existing problems or faults found on a vehicle to the client and/or supervisor before proceeding with work.

• Knowledge of the correct procedure to test and verify identified wires on a vehicle's electrical system before making any connection.

• Ability to select and use the correct tester for testing power, with a clear understanding of why a test light or multimeter is not suitable in certain applications.

Batteries

• Knowledge of the two main voltage systems used in vehicles and trucks

• Ability to explain and illustrate how vehicle batteries are connected to provide a

24 V supply.

• Knowledge of the two common spanner sizes used to disconnect a vehicle battery, and the correct, safe disconnection procedure.

• Ability to use a battery load tester and interpret the results.

Multimeter

• Ability to practically test and explain voltage readings and charging voltage using a multimeter.

• Ability to practically test and explain current draw using a multimeter.

• Ability to practically test fuses using a multimeter and explain the procedure.