Senior Electronics Technician- Rietondale, Pretoria

AtripleA Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Electronics Technician in Pretoria to support device assembly and testing operations. The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma in Electronics or a related field, proven experience in electronics assembly and soldering, and proficiency in using diagnostic tools. Key responsibilities include conducting tests, troubleshooting failures, and supporting workflow improvements in a collaborative environment. Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assemble devices and provide build support.
• Perform accurate soldering and conduct tests.
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty units.
• Maintain comprehensive records and draft reports.
• Assist with production planning and workflow.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Soldering

Hardware testing

Use of multimeters

Use of oscilloscopes

Education

Technical diploma or certification in Electronics, Mechatronics, or similar field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Basic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Title

Senior Electronics Technician- Rietondale, Pretoria

Key Responsibilities

• Device Assembly & Build Support
• Perform accurate soldering
• Testing & Fault Diagnosis
• Conduct functional and performance tests on all 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.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with component-level repair and rework.
• Interest or background in conservation technology is a plus.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage documentation effectively.

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.