Electronic Technician

SUMMARY:
Join our client in Kathu as an Electronic Technician, where you’ll maintain, integrate, and optimize cutting-edge mining safety  systems.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for an Electronic Technician with solid experience in Electronic Hardware to join our client’s technical team in Modderfontein. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electronic systems and hardware. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting advanced electronic systems in demanding mining environments.

Education:

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

• Proven experience working with PCB's 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.

• 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.