General information
Entity
With a revenue of over €_8.3 billion, access to 45 of the 54 countries on the continent, and near to 23,100 employees, we are a key player in mobility, infrastructure and energy, healthcare and, consumer goods,.
The Group partners with leading international brands and covers the entire value chain – imports, production and distribution– in line with the best international standards, drawing on over 170 years of hands-on knowledge and local expertise.
We pursue a twofold strategy, focusing on manufacturing to promote local production, and distribution through its distribution network, Africa's largest, to offer tailored, affordable products and services to people across the continent.
With Africa For Africa
More information: www.cfaogroup.com
Reference number
2026-4234
Profile
Technical & Services - Technical & Services - Parts & Service Network Coordinator
Position title
Battery Technician M/F
Contract
Unlimited-term contract
Contractual hours
Full-time
Mission description
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills Education / Training and Experience Requirement(s):
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- 3 years’ experience with Lithium Batteries and electrical components
- Qualified Electrician/electronics, plus experience with Lithium batteries & Lead Acid Batteries and charging equipment.
- General working knowledge of batteries and chargers' electrical systems
Profile
Key Performance Areas:
- To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:
- Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting / repairs, in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising the customer and/or supervisor.
- Repairs on customers site / or Workshop
- Build new batteries with correct layout and polarity.
- Cut and use packing correctly to stabilize cells in tank.
- Place the correct cells in the correct tank according to machine model.
- Paint, clean and mark steel tanks as and when necessary.
- Need to do acid adjustments as and when required.
- Build batteries in specified time frame.
- Keep the workshop clean and tidy.
- Deliver batteries and chargers.
- Correct use of multi-meter to test and fault find complete batteries.
- Battery reports - read, understand and respond appropriately.
- Strip, rebuild and service Lead Acid/Lithium batteries and chargers. - Access, repair and replace faulty accessories.
- Remove cells wedged in the tank appropriately and safely.
- Complete quality check once the assembly process is comple
- Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises; maintain a safe work environment by verifying batteries and chargers are safe to operate; following standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Job location
Africa, South Africa
Location
Gqeberha
Applicant criteria
Education level
3 - Diploma
Experience level
4 to 6 years
