Operations

Electronics Technician

Objective Personnel·Kempton Park, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
OperationsseniorFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 22, 2026

Qualification Matric / Senior Certificate Electronic Technical qualification Requirements Valid drivers license Proven hands-on light-current electronics experience, including PCB component identification, testing and systematic fault diagnosis. Confident SMD and through-hole soldering/rework, with excellent precision, workmanship and attention to detail. Able to read circuit schematics/wiring diagrams and use multi-meters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies and related diagnostic tools. Independent problem-solver who can balance turnaround time with repair quality, work in a team and keep accurate electronic records. Exposure to automotive/ECU repairs, instrument clusters, commercial-vehicle, construction or agricultural modules. BGA rework, firmware/reprogramming or test-jig development. Advanced electronics ability is the priority. Duties Advanced fault-finding. Diagnose PCBs and modules to component level; trace power, signal and circuit faults using schematics and measured results. Precision repairs. Carry out through-hole and SMD soldering/rework, replace failed components and repair damaged board connections where viable. Bench testing and quality. Use multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and test jigs to isolate faults; test units thoroughly before release and identify repeat-failure risks. Repair ownership and records. Assess repair viability early, work to approved quotations, keep accurate digital job cards/photos and flag delays, parts requirements or non-viable jobs promptly. Technical improvement. Maintain test equipment, help refine test jigs and repair methods, and share practical findings with the workshop team.

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Company

Objective Personnel

Location

Kempton Park, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

senior

Valid until

November 22, 2026

Created

October 23, 2026

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