Senior Electronics Technician

JVR Software; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Pretoria seeks a Senior Electronics Technician to support wildlife telemetry and IoT devices. The role emphasizes hands‑on electronics work, meticulous documentation, and collaboration with production teams to meet targets.

Responsibilities include assembly, testing, fault diagnosis, and contributing to workflow improvements, with opportunities to assist R&D as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certification in electronics/mechatronics.
• Experience with electronics assembly, soldering and hardware testing.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble telemetry hardware according to production standards.
• Perform accurate soldering and component placement.
• Conduct functional and performance tests on units.
• Identify faults, troubleshoot failures, and perform repairs.
• Maintain build/test records and draft reports for units.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering

Hardware testing

Education

Technical diploma or certification in Electronics or Mechatronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

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.

Job Title: Senior Electronics Technician

Location: Pretoria

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.