Technician

University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced electronics technician to provide technical support and mentoring in a diverse teaching environment. The candidate should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience and expertise in troubleshooting, repair, and electronics manufacturing. Responsibilities include supporting staff and students, managing tasks in a laboratory setting, and ensuring safety practices. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to engage in education and technical work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as an electronics technician.
• Relevant technical expertise in electronics and computing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the computer laboratory.
• Service and repair electronic equipment.
• Guide and mentor students on basic laboratory technical skills.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot on electronic circuits.
• Attend meetings and contribute to the teaching and learning environment.

Skills

Basic computing skills

Professional interaction with students and workmates

Ability to interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams

Hands on, enthusiasm and good workmanship

Safety practice in workshop and laboratory

Collaboration

Education

Diploma/National Diploma or National Technical Diploma N6

BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Electronic testing instruments

3D modelling software

Electronic design software

Job description

Brief Description

A minimum of 5 years of work experience as an electronics technician is required. The applicant must have relevant technical expertise and facilitation experience in the field of electronics and computing skills. As a university department, often staff and students require support to complete their prototype electronic devices, wiring panels and enclosures. The applicant should be enthusiastic about working as part of a diverse teaching and learning environment. Typical tasks are troubleshooting and repair of electronic equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies, prototype electronic manufacturing (e.g. surface mount soldering, PCB assembly based on student and staff designs) and technical support in the computer lab. Candidates selected for interviews will be required to complete a practical proficiency test.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Diploma/National Diploma or National Technical Diploma N6.
• Desirable: BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electronics Engineering.

Duties

• Provide technical support in the computer laboratory.
• Service and repair electronic equipment.
• Provide hi‑tech soldering services in the workshop (fine pitch surface mount).
• Manage and perform 3D Design Applications tasks assigned.
• Fault‑find and troubleshoot on electronic circuits.
• Guide and mentor students on basic laboratory technical skills.
• Build and design circuits in accordance with specifications provided by staff.
• Use different electrical/electronics testing instruments to execute laboratory support functions.
• Read and understand circuit diagrams, including the use of electronic design software.
• Undertake various administrative duties in the lab and School.
• Attend meetings in the cluster and wider School and make valuable contributions to the teaching and learning environment.
• Participate in committees such as OHSE as assigned.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills And Behaviors)

• Basic computing skills.
• Professional interaction with students and workmates.
• Familiarity with the names and use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Hands on, enthusiasm and good workmanship.
• Safety practice in workshop and laboratory.
• Experience in dealing with suppliers.
• Technical Knowledge – instruments, Printer circuit board, CAD software.
• Knowledge of 3D modelling software.
• Collaboration.

Enquiries

Further information may be obtained from Professor Cuthbert Nyamupangedengu, Head of School, Electrical & Information Engineering. Telephone: [phone]; e-mail: [e-mail].