Junior Technician

Schauenburg Systems; Barberton; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic services provider in Mpumalanga is seeking a technician to provide comprehensive technical support in the mining sector. Responsibilities include installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic systems, as well as liaising with technical staff and customers to ensure safety and quality. The ideal candidate has an N4 Electronic/Electrical qualification and 2-4 years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in electronics (hardware and software) and IT (hardware, networks and software).
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and support electronic products and systems.
• Troubleshoot problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain electronic equipment and software according to standards.
• Liaise with technical employees and customers to ensure quality.

Skills

Knowledge of company product

Good computer skills (Microsoft package)

Ability and willingness to communicate

Detail orientated working style

Self-discipline

Education

N4 Electronic/Electrical

Job description

Overview

Schauenburg Systems is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities. We strongly encourage EE candidates and individuals with disabilities to submit their applications.

MAIN PURPOSE

Providing comprehensive technical services for the efficient and safe operation of electronic technology for health, safety and productivity in the mining sector.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Installation, repairing, certification and technical support of electronic products and systems to the highest technical and safety standards on the specified mine/s.
• Set up and tests units to meet specified requirements.
• Quality checks all work as per company quality policy.
• Troubleshoot problems to determine root cause of issue and recommend a corrective action or escalate problem to senior level.
• Maintenance of the electronic equipment and software, to ensure it is according to company standards and client scope of work.
• Reporting and recording further maintenance requirements.
• Assist with new Projects.
• Operates hand tools and small power tools and understand their use and function.
• Housekeeping
• Any other reasonable duties given to you by your direct supervisor / Manager.

Support

• Liaise with other technical employees, and customers on the site to support in ensuring quality and safety of work and that contractual obligations are met.
• Keep supervisor updated of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect the customer or our company.
• Feedback on a regular basis to Technical coordinator and Supervisor.
• Provides support to the Senior Technician and Supervisor on assignments, and works in other departments and/or miscellaneous assignments as instructed.
• Developing of customer relations.
• Completion of required documentation, reports and paperwork for the mine, customers and Technical coordinator / Supervisor.

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all customer safety regulations at all times.
• Adhere to specific risk assessment before commencing daily tasks.
• Ensure medical and inductions are valid

Minimum Requirements

• N4 Electronic/Electrical
• 2-4 years’ experience in electronics (hardware and software) and IT (hardware, networks and software).
• Knowledge of company product.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft package).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own Vehicle.

Personal Attributes

• Ability and willingness to communicate.
• Detail orientated working style.
• Dedication and commitment to problem perseverance.
• Self-discipline.
• Respect for Team Leaders, Customers and Superiors.
• A humble attitude about knowledge limitations.
• The ability to learn from experience and from informal/formal instructions.
• The ability to think logically and creatively.
• The ability to apply knowledge to new situations.
• A demonstrated independent interest in technology.
• Ability to adapt to change.

All applicants who meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply should do so on or before 03 February 2026 at 12:00

Please note our shortlisting period is one-two weeks. If you don\'t hear anything from us, consider your application unsuccessful.