Electronic Technician

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023216/SV

Date posted:

Monday, October 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
Join our client in Kathu as an Electronic Technician, where you’ll use your proximity detection expertise to maintain, integrate, and optimize cutting-edge mining safety and telemetry systems.

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

Education:

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

Job Experience & Skills Required:

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, and 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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 with integrating telemetry data with server platforms for reporting and analysis.
Support continuous improvements and field testing of hardware/software interfaces.
Work closely with Engineers and field teams to ensure optimal system uptime and compliance with mine standards.

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape

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For more information, contact:
Shaleen van Staden

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