Electronic Technician

SUMMARY:
Join our client in Kathu as an Electronic Technician and apply your proximity detection expertise to maintain, integrate, and optimize advanced mining safety and telemetry systems.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking an Electronic Technician with a strong background in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) to join our client’s technical team based in Kathu, Northern Cape. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with electronic systems used in mining safety, collision avoidance, and telemetry integration. You will be responsible for maintaining, installing, and supporting advanced electronic and communication systems in rugged mining environments.
Education:

• National Diploma or N6 in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

• Proven experience working with Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) or Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) in the mining sector.
• Strong understanding of RF communication, CAN bus, and IoT-based data transmission.
• Experience in fault finding, wiring, calibration, and maintenance of electronic control systems.
• Knowledge of microcontrollers, sensors, and power systems (UPS, solar, inverters).
• Familiarity with LTE, Wi-Fi, and server-based telemetry data transmission.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, perform on-site installations, and support field commissioning.
• Exposure to firmware updates, device configuration, and data integration will be advantageous.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and reliable system performance in high-demand mining environments.

• Install, configure, and maintain electronic systems for vehicle-based proximity detection and safety solutions.
• Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting on RF communication and sensor-based systems.
• Assist in integrating telemetry data with server platforms for reporting and analysis.
• Support continuous improvement and field testing of hardware/software interfaces.
• Work closely with engineers and field teams to ensure optimal system uptime and compliance with mine standards.