Operator

HENSOLDT South Africa; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an Operator to assemble, integrate, align and test opto‑mechanical and electro‑mechanical sub-systems. You will follow manufacturing instructions, ensuring compliant products within schedule and cost targets.

The role requires Matric, practical training, and at least 3 years in a hands-on assembly environment, with advantageous experience in optics handling and ESD control.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is mandatory.
• Technical training or workplace-based training is required.
• At least 3 years in hands-on manufacturing or assembly.

Responsibilities

• Kit and component preparation against work-orders to ensure complete, production-ready kits.
• Assemble and integrate opto-mechanical & electro-mechanical components per drawings to achieve required workmanship.
• Perform first-level alignment, calibration and basic functional testing to verify performance.
• Complete work orders and build history to maintain traceability and compliance.
• Apply ESD, optics-handling and cleaning procedures throughout production.

Skills

Opto-Mechanical Assembly

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Product & Sub-Assembly Integration

Drawing Interpretation

Optical Theory Fundamentals

Optics Handling & Cleaning

ESD Control

Mechanical & Optical Alignment

Product Calibration

Basic Functional Testing

Burn-In & Vacuum Processes

Documentation & Traceability

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Technical training / Workplace-based training

Job description

About The Role

The Operator assembles, integrates, aligns and performs basic functional testing of opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical sub-systems and non-specialised final systems. The role follows approved manufacturing instructions and quality requirements to deliver compliant products within agreed production schedules and cost parameters.

Qualification and experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 / Matric.
• Relevant informal or workplace-based technical training.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hands-on manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience in opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical or precision product assembly will be advantageous.
• Exposure to optics handling, ESD-controlled environments, alignment or functional testing will be advantageous.

Key technical skills:

• Opto-Mechanical Assembly
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• Product and Sub-Assembly Integration
• Technical and Manufacturing Drawing Interpretation
• Optical Theory Fundamentals
• Optics Handling and Cleaning
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control
• Mechanical and Optical Alignment
• Product Calibration
• Basic Functional Testing
• Burn-In, Vacuum Baking, Leak Testing and Purging Processes
• Work Order and Build History Documentation

Key responsibilities:

Kit and Component Preparation

Receive, inspect, clean and prepare production kits and components against work-order requirements to identify and resolve material discrepancies, resulting in complete and production-ready kits for controlled assembly.

Product Assembly and Integration

Assemble and integrate opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical components, sub-systems and systems according to approved drawings and manufacturing instructions to achieve the required workmanship standard, resulting in correctly built and traceable products.

Alignment and Functional Testing

Perform first-level alignment, calibration and basic functional testing against approved requirements and test procedures to verify product performance, resulting in assemblies that are ready for quality inspection and acceptance.

Quality and Production Documentation

Complete work orders, build history documents and required production records throughout assembly and testing activities to maintain manufacturing traceability and demonstrate process compliance, resulting in accurate product records and controlled production handover.

Product Handling and Production Compliance

Apply prescribed ESD, optics-handling, cleaning, packing and manufacturing procedures throughout production activities to protect components and completed products, resulting in safe, compliant and quality-controlled production outcomes.

Our recruitment values:

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:

15 September 2026.