Configuration Technical Administrator

HENSOLDT AG; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Development programs

Health & safety

Mobility benefits

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking a Configuration Technical Administrator to provide configuration management and document-control support. You will prepare, issue and maintain production and technical documentation to ensure complete, controlled records for manufacturing and operations.

Responsibilities include maintaining part master data, verification of configuration records across ERP and systems, document issuing, scanning, indexing and electronic records management, with a focus on

Qualifications

• A qualification or certificate in Administration, Document Control, Configuration Management or a related field will be advantageous.
• 1–2 years’ experience in an administrative, document-control, configuration-management or similar environment.
• Exposure to a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Production and Build Documentation Control: prepare and verify build-history files and associated documentation against works orders.
• Configuration and Parts-Data Administration: maintain Part Master data and configuration records across ERP and systems.
• Controlled Document Issuing and Distribution: issue and distribute approved documentation per processes.
• Parts Reactivation and Master-Data Maintenance: manage Part Master changes and data corrections in ERP.
• Electronic Document and Records Management: scan, index and link records for audit readiness.

Skills

Document control

Production docs

Part data admin

Master data

Configuration records

Rev/version control

Document issuing

Electronic records

Scanning & indexing

Qmuzik

SharePoint

Altium Vault

Education

Certification in Admin/Document Control/Configuration Mgmt

Tools

Qmuzik

SharePoint

Altium Vault

Job description

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The Configuration Technical Administrator provides configuration management and document-control support by preparing, issuing and maintaining accurate production and technical documentation. The role ensures that configuration records, parts information and build documentation are complete, controlled and readily available to support manufacturing and operational requirements.

Qualification and experience:

• A qualification or certificate in Administration, Document Control, Configuration Management or a related field will be advantageous.
• 1–2 years’ experience in an administrative, document-control, configuration-management or similar environment.
• Exposure to a manufacturing, engineering or technical environment will be advantageous.

Key technical skills:

• Technical Document Control
• Production and Build Documentation
• ERP Document and Parts-Data Administration
• Part Master Data Maintenance
• Parts-List and Configuration-Record Verification
• Document Version and Revision Control
• Controlled Document Issuing and Distribution
• Electronic Records Management
• Document Scanning, Indexing and Linking
• Technical and Production Documentation Interpretation
• Qmuzik, SharePoint, Altium Vault or Similar Systems
• Build-History File Administration
• Test Readiness Review and Environmental Stress Screening Records

Key responsibilities :

Production and Build Documentation Control

Prepare and verify build-history files, document packs, manuals and associated production documentation against works orders and approved requirements to provide manufacturing teams with complete and current information, resulting in controlled and efficient production execution.

Configuration and Parts-Data Administration

Verify and maintain parts lists, Part Master information, version statuses and configuration records across ERP and company systems to identify and facilitate the correction of discrepancies, resulting in accurate and consistent product-configuration information.

Controlled Document Issuing and Distribution

Control the printing, stamping, binding, issuing and distribution of approved technical and testing documentation through established document-control processes to maintain accountability throughout the document lifecycle, resulting in traceable distribution and reliable record retrieval.

Parts Reactivation and Master-Data Maintenance

Administer Part Master changes and part-reactivation activities within the ERP system to identify and implement required data corrections, resulting in current and reliable parts information that supports operational requirements.

Electronic Document and Records Management

Scan, upload, index and link Test Readiness Reviews, Environmental Stress Screening certificates, job cards, engineering documentation and other configuration records within approved systems to maintain accessible and traceable technical information, resulting in reliable electronic records that support manufacturing and audit requirements.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 12 October 2026.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.