Electronic Technician (Edenvale)

University Of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking an Electronic Technician. The incumbent will support customers, perform installations, and maintain communication and monitoring systems. Ideal candidates should have strong technical skills in electronics and must be customer-focused and organized, with a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electronics, communications, and security systems.
• Experience with alarm systems, control panels, and security communication.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support customers by performing installations and maintenance.
• Ensure smooth operation of communication and monitoring systems.

Skills

Basic electronics understanding

Alarm systems experience

Communication skills

MS Office knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

B-Tech or equivalent qualification in Electronics

Job description

Electronic Technician

We are seeking a motivated individual with strong technical aptitude and hands‑on experience in electronics, communications, and security systems.

Overview

The role involves supporting customers, performing installations and maintenance, and ensuring the smooth operation of communication and monitoring systems.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of basic electronics and fault‑finding principles.
• Hands‑on experience with alarm systems, control panels, and security communication infrastructure.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and basic networking.
• Excellent communication skills in English or Afrikaans; customer‑focused and service‑oriented.
• Reliable, organized, and diligent with strong administrative skills.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel.

Advantageous Skills

• RF and VHF repeater network experience.
• GSM communication and SIM card knowledge.
• Advanced networking and server / database experience.
• B-Tech or equivalent qualification in Electronics or related field.