General Overview:

Supervises and coordinates the activities of Automotive Electricians.

Tasks Include:

• determines work requirements and allocates duties to Automotive Electrician
• confers with managers to coordinate activities with other organisational units
• maintains attendance records and rosters
• explains and enforces safety regulations
• oversees the work of the unit and suggests improvements and changes
• confers with workers to resolve grievances
• may perform the tasks of an Automotive Electrician, such as:

• installs electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
• connects power-operated vehicle equipment and accessories to power supply
• uses test equipment to locate electrical and electronic malfunctions
• adjusts engine control systems and timing
• tests and replaces defective alternators, generators, voltage regulators and starter motors
• repairs or replaces faulty ignition and electrical wiring
• replaces defective parts, such as fuses, lamps and switches.