Electronics Technician

The HEINEKEN Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Stellenbosch seeks an Electronic Technician to maintain and upgrade electronic systems on machinery. The ideal candidate must have a N6 qualification in Electronic Engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in electronics. Responsibilities include programming PLCs, fault finding, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The position requires the ability to work independently and withstand physical demands. An inclusive workplace that encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment.
• Familiar with conveyor line controls and high-speed filling lines.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery.
• Fault finding in electronic equipment.
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery.
• Adhering to quality, health & safety policies.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal)

Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI)

Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems

Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100)

Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze)

Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Ability to work independently and under pressure

Education

Qualified Electronic Technician (N6)

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Chad Moses
Location: Stellenbosch

Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 144342
Closing Date: 10/10/2025

Applications are invited for the Electronic Technician position based in Supply Chain, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch. The successful applicant will report to the Automation and Control Specialist.

Key performance areas include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment;
• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns;
• Fault finding in electronic equipment;
• Reading and interpreting complex circuit diagrams
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required;
• Providing assistance to production lines;
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment;
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems;
• Programming stacking patterns on palletisers, etc.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures;
• Completing all relevant administration;
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Dealing with suppliers and contractors

The successful candidate must have the following qualification/experience/skills:

• Qualified Electronic Technician (N6);
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment;
• Working knowledge of:
• PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
• Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
• Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems;
• Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
• Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.