Certification Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Certification Specialist in Kempton Park. You will lead the certification and approval processes for products, ensuring compliance with safety standards such as IECEx and SABS. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electronic/Computer Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in product certification and testing. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in formal product certification/testing.
• Knowledge of mining electronics or vehicle control.
• Familiarity with safety certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support product certification processes.
• Participate in design reviews and environmental testing.
• Maintain traceability of documentation and test results.

Skills

Product certification and approval

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support product certification and approval processes (local & international)
• Participate in design reviews and environmental testing
• Align product development with certification requirements (e.g., IECEx, MSHA, SABS)
• Maintain traceability of documentation and test results
• Liaise with test labs and regulatory bodies (SABS, ATEx, MOSH, ICASA, etc.)
• Support engineering project managers and system engineers
• Contribute to process improvement and risk mitigation strategies

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electronic/Computer Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in formal product certification/testing
• Knowledge of mining electronics, light current systems, or vehicle control
• Hardware & software R&D exposure
• Familiarity with safety certification processes (IECEx, ATEx, CE, SABS)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and systems life cycle