Senior Electronics Technician

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician in Pretoria. This role involves supporting assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of wildlife telemetry and IoT devices. Successful candidates will possess strong practical electronics skills, have experience with assembly and fault diagnosis, and work collaboratively across teams. This position is in a hands-on workshop environment and requires a technical diploma in Electronics or a related field. Interested applicants should send their CV and payslip to apply.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or certification in Electronics or Mechatronics required.
• Proven experience with electronics assembly and soldering.
• Competence with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble telemetry hardware according to production standards.
• Conduct functional tests on outgoing and returned units.
• Maintain comprehensive records of build processes and test results.
• Support production planning and inventory updates.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and assembly teams.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering

Hardware testing

Problem-solving

IoT familiarity

Education

Technical diploma or certification in Electronics or Mechatronics

Mechatronics certificate

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electronics Technician
Location: Pretoria

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to support the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of our wildlife telemetry and IoT devices. The role requires strong practical electronics skills, a methodical approach to both technical tasks and related administrative processes, and the ability to assist the Head Technician with production documentation and internal workflow management.

Key Responsibilities

Device Assembly & Build Support

• Assemble telemetry hardware according to production standards.
• Perform accurate soldering and component placement.

Testing & Fault Diagnosis

• Conduct functional and performance tests on outgoing and returned units.
• Identify faults, troubleshoot failures, and perform necessary repairs.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive records of build processes, test results, and unit modifications.
• Draft detailed reports for returned units to support client communications.

Admin & Workflow Assistance

• Support the Head Technician with production planning, tracking, and inventory updates.
• Help implement improvements to technical workflows and internal systems.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, engineering, and assembly staff to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and assist with R&D activities where relevant.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Technical diploma or certification in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with electronics assembly, soldering, and hardware testing.
• Competence with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with IoT, telemetry, or low-power embedded systems.
• Familiarity with component-level repair and rework.
• Interest or background in conservation technology is a plus.

Key Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and steady hands for fine assembly work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Effective communicator with a team-oriented mindset.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage documentation effectively.

Working Conditions

• Standard working hours, with some flexibility during high production periods.
• Hands-on workshop environment with close collaboration across teams.

To apply send your CV and Payslip to [e-mail]