Electronic Technician

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023225/SV

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location:

Kathu, South Africa

Salary:

260000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Join our client in Kathu as an Electronic Technician and put your proximity detection expertise to work maintaining, integrating, and optimizing advanced mining safety and telemetry systems.

POSITION INFO:
We’re seeking an Electronic Technician with strong experience in Proximity Detection Systems (PDS) to join our client’s technical team in Kathu, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will have practical expertise in electronic systems related to mining safety, collision avoidance, and telemetry integration. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of advanced electronic and communication systems within challenging 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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