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Petrol Diagnostic Technician

Advius
Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa Posted Oct 8, 2026
Full-time

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE

A well-established franchised motor dealership in Potchefstroom is looking for a qualified Diagnostic Technician who specialises in petrol passenger and light commercial vehicles. This is a senior technical role. You'll be the workshop's go-to person for difficult electrical and electronic faults, using OEM diagnostic tools and wiring diagrams to find and fix the problems others can't.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Diagnose and repair complex engine management, electrical and electronic faults on petrol vehicles

  • Use OEM diagnostic equipment, scan tools, oscilloscopes and wiring diagrams to trace faults

  • Fix intermittent faults, CAN-bus/network faults and module programming issues

  • Do software updates, coding and module replacements to manufacturer procedures

  • Handle technical come-backs and support other technicians on difficult jobs

  • Carry out services, repairs and pre-delivery inspections when needed

  • Complete job cards, fault reports and warranty documentation accurately

  • Meet productivity and quality targets and follow workshop safety standards

Requirements

  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualified Motor Mechanic (Red Seal / trade test certificate)

  • At least 3 years of experience as a diagnostic technician in a franchised dealership

  • Advanced auto-electrical and electronic diagnostic skills on modern petrol vehicles

  • Confident using OEM diagnostic software and reading wiring diagrams

  • Valid driver's licence

  • Matric (Grade 12)

  • Clean Criminal Record

  • ADVANTAGEOUS

  • Toyota dealership experience (strongly preferred)

  • Toyota Diagnostic or Master Technician certification

  • Hybrid vehicle exposure and high-voltage safety training

  • Warranty and DMS experience

  • Lives in or near Potchefstroom, or willing to relocate

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